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Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS (IST:SUMAS) 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
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS had a gross margin of 25.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi 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.
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS Gross Margin % Chart
IST:SUMAS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi 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.
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi 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.
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS (IST:SUMAS) has a Gross Margin % of 25.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.71. Over the past decade, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 44.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS ranks #122 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is near median its 10-year median of 26.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.67 to a high of 44.16. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's value of 25.01% is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS ranks #122 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS ranks #122 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's value of 25.01% is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 44.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.71 vs. the industry median of 18.83, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 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. Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is 32.9% 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 Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS (IST:SUMAS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺344.95, compared to a current price of ₺300.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.71 and 32.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS (IST:SUMAS), the current Gross Margin % is 25.01% 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 Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS (IST:SUMAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺300.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺344.95.
GuruFocus considers Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilyanayi AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SUMAS:
Gross Margin %: 25.01% (near median its 10-year median of 26.71)
GF Value™: ₺344.95 vs. price of ₺300.00 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Forest Products median (#122 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SUMAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumas Suni Tahta VE Mobilya Sanayi AS is engaged in the manufacture of paper. The company produces water-resistant green board and fire-resistant chipboard products. Its product is used in roofing, shingle underlay, flooring, construction of nurse resistant, flat and insulated surfaces, and shop construction and decoration and others.
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