Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz ASIST:VKING -0.32%25 Gross Margin % is 2.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 15.98. GuruFocus rates IST:VKING with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺19.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS ranks worse than 92.8% on this metric.
IST:VKING's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.8% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs IST:VKING: 5.62
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS had a gross margin of 2.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS (IST:VKING) 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
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS had a gross margin of 2.64% 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.
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz 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:VKING vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz 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.
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz 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.
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS (IST:VKING) has a Gross Margin % of 2.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 15.98. Over the past decade, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 23.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS ranks #1765 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's current Gross Margin % of 2.64% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 15.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 23.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's value of 2.64% is 90% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS ranks #1765 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS ranks #1765 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's value of 2.64% is 90% below this benchmark. Historically, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 23.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.98 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's current Gross Margin % of 2.64% is 90% 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 Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's current Gross Margin % is 2.64%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 15.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS (IST:VKING) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺19.69, compared to a current price of ₺23.92 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.64%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 15.98 and 90% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 9 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 Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS (IST:VKING), the current Gross Margin % is 2.64% 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 Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS (IST:VKING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺23.92 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺19.69.
GuruFocus considers Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:VKING:
Gross Margin %: 2.64% (83% below median its 10-year median of 15.98)
GF Value™: ₺19.69 vs. price of ₺23.92 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1765 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:VKING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viking Kagit Ve Seluloz AS manufactures and sells semi-finished and finished paper products. It offers paper towels, napkins, facial tissues, tissue paper, printing, laminating and wrapping paper under the brand Premia, Lily, Senso, and Select.
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