Seker Finansal Kiralama ASIST:SEKFK -0.29%52 Gross Margin % is 39.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 22.59. GuruFocus rates IST:SEKFK with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺14.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Credit Services companies, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS ranks worse than 62.79% on this metric.
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:SEKFK) 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
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS had a gross margin of 39.82% 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.
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seker Finansal Kiralama 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.
IST:SEKFK vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Seker Finansal Kiralama 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.
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seker Finansal Kiralama 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.
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:SEKFK) has a Gross Margin % of 39.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seker Finansal Kiralama AS and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 22.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #243 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's current Gross Margin % of 39.82% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 22.59. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's value of 39.82% is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #243 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS ranks #243 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seker Finansal Kiralama AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's value of 39.82% is 23.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.59 vs. the industry median of 51.88, Seker Finansal Kiralama 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.88, based on 387 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. Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's current Gross Margin % of 39.82% is 23.2% 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 Seker Finansal Kiralama AS and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's current Gross Margin % is 39.82%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 22.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seker Finansal Kiralama AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:SEKFK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺14.49, compared to a current price of ₺10.22 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.82%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 22.59 and 23.2% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.88. Seker Finansal Kiralama AS's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Seker Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:SEKFK), the current Gross Margin % is 39.82% 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 Seker Finansal Kiralama AS (IST:SEKFK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seker Finansal Kiralama AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺10.22 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺14.49.
GuruFocus considers Seker Finansal Kiralama AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SEKFK:
Gross Margin %: 39.82% (76% above median its 10-year median of 22.59)
GF Value™: ₺14.49 vs. price of ₺10.22 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Credit Services median (#243 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SEKFK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seker Finansal Kiralama AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in financial leasing activities. The Company offers rental and leasing services individuals, enterprises and partnerships planning to invest in medical equipment, computers and related information technology products, communications equipment, cargo ships, tankers and other sea freight equipment, construction equipment and machinery, printing and textile equipment, as well as hospital, hotel, and office equipment. All the activities are functioned through the region of Turkey.
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