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 Multipolar Technology Tbk had a gross margin of 14.97% 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Multipolar Technology 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:MLPT vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, PT Multipolar Technology 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Multipolar Technology 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk (ISX:MLPT) has a Gross Margin % of 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Multipolar Technology Tbk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.49. Over the past decade, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.10 to 16.54. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk ranks #2272 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is near median its 10-year median of 14.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.10 to a high of 16.54. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's value of 14.97% is 63% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk ranks #2272 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk ranks #2272 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Multipolar Technology Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's value of 14.97% is 63% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.10 to 16.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.49 vs. the industry median of 40.45, PT Multipolar Technology 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,680 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is 63% 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Multipolar Technology Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk (ISX:MLPT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp16,238.66, compared to a current price of Rp18,000.00 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.49 and 63% below the Software industry median of 40.45. PT Multipolar Technology Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk (ISX:MLPT), the current Gross Margin % is 14.97% 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 Multipolar Technology Tbk (ISX:MLPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Multipolar Technology Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of Rp18,000.00 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of Rp16,238.66.
GuruFocus considers PT Multipolar Technology Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISX:MLPT:
Gross Margin %: 14.97% (near median its 10-year median of 14.49)
GF Value™: Rp16,238.66 vs. price of Rp18,000.00 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% below the Software median (#2272 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:MLPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Multipolar Technology Tbk is an Indonesian-based company engaged in consultation, integration, and information technology management. Its business activities include Strategy & Planning, Customer Experience Platforms & Services, Digital Insights, Business Solution Platforms & Services, Hybrid Integration Platforms & Services, Hybrid Infrastructure Platforms & Services, and Security Platforms & Services. The revenue is generated from Technology Services, followed by Hardware & Supporting Devices, IT Outsourcing, Software, and Others.
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