PT Lautan Luas TbkISX:LTLS -1.27%67 Gross Margin % is 17.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates ISX:LTLS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp1,215.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, PT Lautan Luas Tbk ranks worse than 68.8% on this metric.
PT Lautan Luas Tbk gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PT Lautan Luas Tbk's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ISX:LTLS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.7 Med: 18.26 Max: 21.01
Current: 16.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PT Lautan Luas Tbk was 21.01%. The lowest was 15.70%. And the median was 18.26%.
ISX:LTLS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.8% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs ISX:LTLS: 16.20
PT Lautan Luas Tbk had a gross margin of 17.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PT Lautan Luas Tbk was -5.40% per year.
PT Lautan Luas Tbk (ISX:LTLS) 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 Lautan Luas Tbk had a gross margin of 17.20% 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 Lautan Luas Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Lautan Luas Tbk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Lautan Luas 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:LTLS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PT Lautan Luas 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 Lautan Luas Tbk Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Lautan Luas Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Lautan Luas 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 Lautan Luas Tbk (ISX:LTLS) has a Gross Margin % of 17.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Lautan Luas Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, PT Lautan Luas Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 21.01. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Lautan Luas Tbk ranks #1074 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is PT Lautan Luas Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Lautan Luas Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 17.20% is near median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.70 to a high of 21.01. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. PT Lautan Luas Tbk's value of 17.20% is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Lautan Luas Tbk ranks #1074 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Lautan Luas Tbk has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Lautan Luas Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PT Lautan Luas Tbk ranks #1074 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Lautan Luas Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. PT Lautan Luas Tbk's value of 17.20% is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Lautan Luas Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 21.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 23.35, PT Lautan Luas 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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 Lautan Luas Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 17.20% is 26.3% 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 Lautan Luas Tbk and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Lautan Luas Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 17.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Lautan Luas Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Lautan Luas Tbk (ISX:LTLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp1,215.44, compared to a current price of Rp780.00 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 26.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. PT Lautan Luas Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Lautan Luas Tbk (ISX:LTLS), the current Gross Margin % is 17.20% 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 Lautan Luas Tbk (ISX:LTLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Lautan Luas Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp780.00 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp1,215.44.
GuruFocus considers PT Lautan Luas Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:LTLS:
Gross Margin %: 17.20% (near median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: Rp1,215.44 vs. price of Rp780.00 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the Chemicals median (#1074 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:LTLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Lautan Luas Tbk deals in the manufacturing and distribution of basic and specialty chemicals. It provides services and solutions for corporate customers as well as offers logistics and supply chain, water treatment, and information technology solutions. The company operates in three business segments: Distribution, Manufacturing, and Services. The Distribution segment offers a variety of services and solutions to industries, which also contribute to a portion of the company's revenue. The Manufacturing segment consists of the production of chemicals and other products from its multiple manufacturing facilities located in Indonesia. Finally, the Services segment includes logistics and supply chain businesses. It derives maximum revenue from Distribution segment.
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