IST:KLSER's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.94% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs IST:KLSER: 14.31
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS had a gross margin of 15.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS (IST:KLSER) 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
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS had a gross margin of 15.86% 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.
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi 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.
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS Gross Margin % Chart
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS Annual Data
IST:KLSER vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi 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.
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
* 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.
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS (IST:KLSER) has a Gross Margin % of 15.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 18.42. Over the past decade, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 30.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS ranks #1154 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 15.86% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 18.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 30.03. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's value of 15.86% is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS ranks #1154 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS ranks #1154 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's value of 15.86% is 23.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 30.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.42 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 15.86% is 23.4% 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 Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's current Gross Margin % is 15.86%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 18.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS (IST:KLSER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺52.42, compared to a current price of ₺27.86 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.86%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 18.42 and 23.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS (IST:KLSER), the current Gross Margin % is 15.86% 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 Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS (IST:KLSER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺27.86 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺52.42.
GuruFocus considers Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IST:KLSER:
Gross Margin %: 15.86% (14% below median its 10-year median of 18.42)
GF Value™: ₺52.42 vs. price of ₺27.86 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% below the Construction median (#1154 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KLSER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramiknayi AS Business Description
Kaleseramik Canakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi AS manufactures acrylic bathtubs and also has been continuing its production in main groups, namely bathrooms, spa, heat, plumbing, glass, and infrastructure. The firm provides products under Panel Radiators, Sanica Condensing Boilers, Kral Condensing Boiler, Design Radiators, and Towel Rails.
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