Yukselen CelikIST:YKSLN -0.92%61 Gross Margin % is 33.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 22.53. GuruFocus rates IST:YKSLN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺1.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Yukselen Celik ranks better than 93.58% on this metric.
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
Yukselen Celik had a gross margin of 33.62% 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.
Yukselen Celik Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yukselen Celik Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yukselen Celik'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:YKSLN vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Yukselen Celik'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.
Yukselen Celik Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Yukselen Celik's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yukselen Celik'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.
Yukselen Celik (IST:YKSLN) has a Gross Margin % of 33.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yukselen Celik and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 22.53. Over the past decade, Yukselen Celik's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.32 to 46.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Yukselen Celik ranks #38 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Yukselen Celik's Gross Margin % too high?
Yukselen Celik's current Gross Margin % of 33.62% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 22.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.32 to a high of 46.83. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Yukselen Celik's value of 33.62% is 167.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yukselen Celik ranks #38 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yukselen Celik has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yukselen Celik's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Yukselen Celik ranks #38 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yukselen Celik in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Yukselen Celik's value of 33.62% is 167.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yukselen Celik's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.32 to 46.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.53 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Yukselen Celik 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Yukselen Celik's current Gross Margin % of 33.62% is 167.9% 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 Yukselen Celik and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yukselen Celik's current Gross Margin % is 33.62%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 22.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yukselen Celik stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yukselen Celik (IST:YKSLN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺1.91, compared to a current price of ₺3.24 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.62%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 22.53 and 167.9% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Yukselen Celik's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Yukselen Celik (IST:YKSLN), the current Gross Margin % is 33.62% 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 Yukselen Celik (IST:YKSLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yukselen Celik stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺3.24 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺1.91.
GuruFocus considers Yukselen Celik to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:YKSLN:
Gross Margin %: 33.62% (49% above median its 10-year median of 22.53)
GF Value™: ₺1.91 vs. price of ₺3.24 (69.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 167.9% above the Steel median (#38 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:YKSLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yukselen Celik is a steel distributor in Turkey. The company provides steel materials for Automotive, Machinery, Mould, Defense, and Manufacturing sectors. Its products include round steel, flat and square steel, steel sheets and plates, pipe and forging.
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