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
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS had a gross margin of 22.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic 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.
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS Gross Margin % Chart
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS Annual Data
IST:BRISA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic 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.
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic 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.
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS (IST:BRISA) has a Gross Margin % of 22.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 25.44. Over the past decade, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.16 to 30.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS ranks #532 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's current Gross Margin % of 22.51% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 25.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.16 to a high of 30.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's value of 22.51% is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS ranks #532 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS ranks #532 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's value of 22.51% is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.16 to 30.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.44 vs. the industry median of 19.80, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,308 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. Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's current Gross Margin % of 22.51% is 13.7% above 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 Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's current Gross Margin % is 22.51%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 25.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS (IST:BRISA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺88.25, compared to a current price of ₺83.90 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.51%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 25.44 and 13.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS (IST:BRISA), the current Gross Margin % is 22.51% 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 Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS (IST:BRISA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺83.90 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺88.25.
GuruFocus considers Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:BRISA:
Gross Margin %: 22.51% (12% below median its 10-year median of 25.44)
GF Value™: ₺88.25 vs. price of ₺83.90 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#532 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BRISA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brisa Bridgestonebanci Lastikn & Tic AS Business Description
Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Lastik San & Tic AS is engaged in manufacturing tyres under the brand names Bridgestone and Lassa. The company manufactures cars for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. The other brands of the company are bandang, Dayton, Firestone, and kinesis.
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