PT Esta Indonesia TbkISX:NEST -1.77%13 Gross Margin % is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates ISX:NEST with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk ranks worse than 89.12% on this metric.
ISX:NEST's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.12% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs ISX:NEST: 8.30
PT Esta Indonesia Tbk had a gross margin of 11.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PT Esta Indonesia Tbk was 0.00% per year.
PT Esta Indonesia Tbk (ISX:NEST) 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk had a gross margin of 11.60% 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Esta Indonesia Tbk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Esta Indonesia 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:NEST vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PT Esta Indonesia 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Esta Indonesia 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk (ISX:NEST) has a Gross Margin % of 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Esta Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.37 to 9.20. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk ranks #1695 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 11.60% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.37 to a high of 9.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's value of 11.60% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk ranks #1695 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk ranks #1695 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Esta Indonesia Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's value of 11.60% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.37 to 9.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 26.37, PT Esta Indonesia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 11.60% is 56% 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 11.60%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Esta Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Esta Indonesia Tbk (ISX:NEST) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.60%. The current Gross Margin % is 11.60%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 56% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. PT Esta Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 10 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 Esta Indonesia Tbk (ISX:NEST), the current Gross Margin % is 11.60% 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.
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