Sodas Sodyumnayii ASIST:SODSN +0.23%72 Gross Margin % is 3.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 23.95. GuruFocus rates IST:SODSN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺11.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS ranks worse than 92.8% on this metric.
Sodas Sodyum Sanayii AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -27.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:SODSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 23.95 Max: 35.08
Current: 3.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sodas Sodyumnayii AS was 35.08%. The lowest was 3.16%. And the median was 23.95%.
IST:SODSN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.8% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs IST:SODSN: 3.16
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS had a gross margin of 3.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sodas Sodyumnayii AS was -27.30% per year.
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS (IST:SODSN) 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
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS had a gross margin of 3.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sodas Sodyumnayii 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Sodas Sodyumnayii 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.
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sodas Sodyumnayii 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.
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS (IST:SODSN) has a Gross Margin % of 3.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sodas Sodyumnayii AS and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 23.95. Over the past decade, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 35.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS ranks #1443 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's current Gross Margin % of 3.16% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 23.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 35.08. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's value of 3.16% is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS ranks #1443 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS ranks #1443 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sodas Sodyumnayii AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's value of 3.16% is 86.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 35.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.95 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Sodas Sodyumnayii 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 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. Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's current Gross Margin % of 3.16% is 86.5% 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 Sodas Sodyumnayii AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's current Gross Margin % is 3.16%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 23.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sodas Sodyumnayii AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS (IST:SODSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺11.56, compared to a current price of ₺8.90 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.16%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 23.95 and 86.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. Sodas Sodyumnayii AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Sodas Sodyumnayii AS (IST:SODSN), the current Gross Margin % is 3.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sodas Sodyumnayii AS (IST:SODSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodas Sodyumnayii AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺8.90 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺11.56.
GuruFocus considers Sodas Sodyumnayii AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SODSN:
Gross Margin %: 3.16% (87% below median its 10-year median of 23.95)
GF Value™: ₺11.56 vs. price of ₺8.90 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% below the Chemicals median (#1443 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SODSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sodas Sodyum Sanayii AS produces and sells sodium sulfate in Turkey. Its products are used in natural detergents, glass, and paper and textile industries.
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