PT Multi Garam Utama TbkISX:FOLK +7.34%17 Gross Margin % is 52.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 52.52. GuruFocus rates ISX:FOLK with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp32.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk ranks better than 76.1% on this metric.
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk (ISX:FOLK) 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
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk had a gross margin of 52.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Multi Garam Utama 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.
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk Gross Margin % Chart
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
63.56
52.52
59.46
43.67
52.41
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
63.56
52.52
59.46
43.67
52.41
ISX:FOLK vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, PT Multi Garam Utama 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.
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Multi Garam Utama 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.
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk (ISX:FOLK) has a Gross Margin % of 52.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.52. Over the past decade, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.67 to 63.56. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk ranks #266 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 52.41% is near median its 10-year median of 52.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.67 to a high of 63.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's value of 52.41% is 44.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk ranks #266 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk ranks #266 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's value of 52.41% is 44.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.67 to 63.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.52 vs. the industry median of 36.26, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 52.41% is 44.5% 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 PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 52.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk (ISX:FOLK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp32.55, compared to a current price of Rp190.00 — trading 483.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.52 and 44.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk (ISX:FOLK), the current Gross Margin % is 52.41% 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 PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk (ISX:FOLK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp190.00 is trading 483.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp32.55.
GuruFocus considers PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:FOLK:
Gross Margin %: 52.41% (near median its 10-year median of 52.52)
GF Value™: Rp32.55 vs. price of Rp190.00 (483.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#266 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:FOLK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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PT Multi Garam Utama Tbk is a multi-sector holding entity operating under 3 main business pillars, namely New Age Media Commerce, Omni-Channel Retail Brands, and Intellectual Property & Community. The company categorized its operational segments into 5 segments: holding, media, cosmetics, footwear, and soap. The Soap segment derives majority of the revenue.
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