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PT Ketrosden TriasmitraISX:KETR -2.78%91 Gross Margin % is 41.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 53.95. GuruFocus rates ISX:KETR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp419.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra ranks better than 88.76% 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra had a gross margin of 41.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Ketrosden Triasmitra 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:KETR vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra'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 Ketrosden Triasmitra Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Ketrosden Triasmitra'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 Ketrosden Triasmitra (ISX:KETR) has a Gross Margin % of 41.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Ketrosden Triasmitra and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 53.95. Over the past decade, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.15 to 59.66. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra ranks #276 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's current Gross Margin % of 41.75% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 53.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.15 to a high of 59.66. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's value of 41.75% is 70.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra ranks #276 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra ranks #276 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Ketrosden Triasmitra in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's value of 41.75% is 70.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.15 to 59.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.95 vs. the industry median of 24.50, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,455 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra's current Gross Margin % of 41.75% is 70.4% 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's current Gross Margin % is 41.75%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 53.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Ketrosden Triasmitra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra (ISX:KETR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp419.72, compared to a current price of Rp525.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.75%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 53.95 and 70.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. PT Ketrosden Triasmitra's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra (ISX:KETR), the current Gross Margin % is 41.75% 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 Ketrosden Triasmitra (ISX:KETR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Ketrosden Triasmitra stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp525.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp419.72.
GuruFocus considers PT Ketrosden Triasmitra to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:KETR:
Gross Margin %: 41.75% (23% below median its 10-year median of 53.95)
GF Value™: Rp419.72 vs. price of Rp525.00 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% above the Hardware median (#276 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:KETR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Ketrosden Triasmitra is a telecommunication infrastructure company that specializes in the deployment, ownership, maintenance, monitoring and commercialization of both submarine and inland fiber optic backbone systems. The company's business is classified into three areas: Sales of Fiber Optic Cable System, Construction Services, and Maintenance and Management of Fiber Optic Cable System. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Construction Services and Sales of Fiber Cable System.
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