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PT Sumi Indo Kabel TbkISX:IKBI +2.52%73 Gross Margin % is 8.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates ISX:IKBI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp486.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk ranks worse than 92.49% 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
PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk had a gross margin of 8.48% 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.
PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk'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.
ISX:IKBI vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, PT Sumi Indo Kabel 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 Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Sumi Indo Kabel 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 Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk (ISX:IKBI) has a Gross Margin % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.14 to 9.32. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk ranks #2771 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.14 to a high of 9.32. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's value of 8.48% is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk ranks #2771 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk ranks #2771 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's value of 8.48% is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.14 to 9.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 26.79, PT Sumi Indo Kabel 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,996 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 Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is 68.3% 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 PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk (ISX:IKBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp486.94, compared to a current price of Rp610.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 68.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk (ISX:IKBI), the current Gross Margin % is 8.48% 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 PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk (ISX:IKBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp610.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp486.94.
GuruFocus considers PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:IKBI:
Gross Margin %: 8.48% (37% above median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: Rp486.94 vs. price of Rp610.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2771 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:IKBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk is an Indonesian-based company. It's engaged in the cable and electrical equipment manufacturing by producing Conductor (Wire Copper & Aluminium), Low and medium voltage power cables, Control Cables, Instrument cable, Telecommunications Cable (Copper Cable), and Automobile Cable. The company's products are divided into divisions, namely: Bare conductor; Power cable and control cables, and instrument cable; telecommunication cable and Automobile wire. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Indonesian market. Its segments are Cables and Others. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Cables segment.
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