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Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) 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
Blume Metal Kimya AS had a gross margin of -24.95% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Blume Metal Kimya AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Blume Metal Kimya AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blume Metal Kimya AS's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
IST:BLUME vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Blume Metal Kimya 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.
Blume Metal Kimya AS Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blume Metal Kimya 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.
Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) has a Gross Margin % of -24.95% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Blume Metal Kimya AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Blume Metal Kimya AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.75 to 60.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #759 out of 1017 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Blume Metal Kimya AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Blume Metal Kimya AS's current Gross Margin % is -24.95%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.75 to a high of 60.70. Based on the distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #759 out of 1017 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blume Metal Kimya AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blume Metal Kimya AS's Gross Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Blume Metal Kimya AS ranks #759 out of 1017 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Blume Metal Kimya AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.43. Historically, Blume Metal Kimya AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.75 to 60.70 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 30.43, based on 1,017 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. 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blume Metal Kimya AS's current Gross Margin % is -24.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blume Metal Kimya AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺15.11, compared to a current price of ₺36.00 — trading 138.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -24.95%. Blume Metal Kimya AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME), the current Gross Margin % is -24.95% as of Jun. 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 Blume Metal Kimya AS (IST:BLUME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blume Metal Kimya AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺36.00 is trading 138.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺15.11.
GuruFocus considers Blume Metal Kimya AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:BLUME:
Gross Margin %: -24.95%
GF Value™: ₺15.11 vs. price of ₺36.00 (138.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BLUME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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