Tekfen Holding ASIST:TKFEN -4.67%44 Gross Margin % is 7.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.08. GuruFocus rates IST:TKFEN with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺54.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Tekfen Holding AS ranks worse than 94.33% on this metric.
Tekfen Holding AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tekfen Holding AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:TKFEN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 9.08 Max: 16.45
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tekfen Holding AS was 16.45%. The lowest was 2.85%. And the median was 9.08%.
IST:TKFEN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.33% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.81
vs IST:TKFEN: 3.40
Tekfen Holding AS had a gross margin of 7.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tekfen Holding AS was -10.00% per year.
Tekfen Holding AS (IST:TKFEN) 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
Tekfen Holding AS had a gross margin of 7.04% 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.
Tekfen Holding AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tekfen Holding AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tekfen Holding 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.
IST:TKFEN vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tekfen Holding 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.
Tekfen Holding AS Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tekfen Holding AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tekfen Holding 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.
Tekfen Holding AS (IST:TKFEN) has a Gross Margin % of 7.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tekfen Holding AS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.08. Over the past decade, Tekfen Holding AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 16.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Tekfen Holding AS ranks #233 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Tekfen Holding AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Tekfen Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 7.04% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 16.45. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Tekfen Holding AS's value of 7.04% is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tekfen Holding AS ranks #233 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tekfen Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekfen Holding AS's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tekfen Holding AS ranks #233 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tekfen Holding AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Tekfen Holding AS's value of 7.04% is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tekfen Holding AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 16.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.08 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Tekfen Holding 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Tekfen Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 7.04% is 71.6% 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 Tekfen Holding AS and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tekfen Holding AS's current Gross Margin % is 7.04%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekfen Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekfen Holding AS (IST:TKFEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺54.93, compared to a current price of ₺134.80 — trading 145.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.04%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.08 and 71.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Tekfen Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 10 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 Tekfen Holding AS (IST:TKFEN), the current Gross Margin % is 7.04% 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 Tekfen Holding AS (IST:TKFEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekfen Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺134.80 is trading 145.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺54.93.
GuruFocus considers Tekfen Holding AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:TKFEN:
Gross Margin %: 7.04% (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.08)
GF Value™: ₺54.93 vs. price of ₺134.80 (145.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Agriculture median (#233 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:TKFEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tekfen Holding AS is a conglomerate that operates in below business lines: Engineering and Contracting; Agricultural Industry; and Investment. It generates maximum revenue from the Agricultural Industry segment. The Agricultural Industry segment is engaged in the production and sale of mineral fertilizers as well as special water soluble fertilizers and organic fertilizers. It also manufactures bags used in fertilizer packaging in its facility. Additionally, it generates biogas through the fermentation of organic wastes and electricity from biogas and also produces solid and liquid organic fertilizers from wastes that have completed the gasification process. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Turkey and the rest from the CIS, the Middle East, and other regions.
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