Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret ASIST:BAKAB -3.96%58 Gross Margin % is 13.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 15.27. GuruFocus rates IST:BAKAB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺43.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 83.38% on this metric.
IST:BAKAB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.38% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs IST:BAKAB: 11.51
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 13.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:BAKAB) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 13.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
IST:BAKAB vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:BAKAB) has a Gross Margin % of 13.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.27. Over the past decade, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 24.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #316 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.85% is near median its 10-year median of 15.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 24.45. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 13.85% is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #316 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS ranks #316 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's value of 13.85% is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 24.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.27 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.85% is 34.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is 13.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:BAKAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺43.25, compared to a current price of ₺48.98 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.27 and 34.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:BAKAB), the current Gross Margin % is 13.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS (IST:BAKAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺48.98 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺43.25.
GuruFocus considers Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:BAKAB:
Gross Margin %: 13.85% (near median its 10-year median of 15.27)
GF Value™: ₺43.25 vs. price of ₺48.98 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#316 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BAKAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bak Ambalajnayi Ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Bak Ambalaj Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company involved in the manufacturing of packaging products including unprinted, printed and laminated flexible packaging. The products offerings of the company include Snack Foods Packaging, Biscuits Packaging, Sugar and Chocolate Confectionary, Bread and Fresh Food Packaging, Instant Food & Drinks and Other Product Packaging.
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