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
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk had a gross margin of 2.00% 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.
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk 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.
ISX:BAJA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk'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.
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk'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.
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk (ISX:BAJA) has a Gross Margin % of 2.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk ranks #530 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 2.00% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's value of 2.00% is 84.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk ranks #530 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk ranks #530 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's value of 2.00% is 84.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 12.60, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 2.00% is 84.1% 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 PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 2.00%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk (ISX:BAJA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp115.42, compared to a current price of Rp156.00 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.00%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 84.1% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk (ISX:BAJA), the current Gross Margin % is 2.00% 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 PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk (ISX:BAJA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp156.00 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp115.42.
GuruFocus considers PTranacentral Bajatama Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:BAJA:
Gross Margin %: 2.00% (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: Rp115.42 vs. price of Rp156.00 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% below the Steel median (#530 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:BAJA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Saranacentral Bajatama Tbk is involved in the manufacture and sale of steel products in Indonesia. The company manufactures three types of coated steel products, namely, galvanized steel, Saranalume aluminum-zinc-coated steel, and Sarancolor painted zinc-coated steel. The company's products are used in various applications, including building, electrical machinery, and motor vehicles. The company has four reportable segments, including galvanized, saranalume, coloring, and non-production. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Saranalume segment.
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