PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk (ISX:PALM) 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk had a gross margin of 81.13% 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Provident Investasi Bersama 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.
PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk Gross Margin % Chart
ISX:PALM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, PT Provident Investasi Bersama 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Provident Investasi Bersama 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk (ISX:PALM) has a Gross Margin % of 81.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 53.95. Over the past decade, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.89 to 99.00. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk ranks #50 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 81.13% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 53.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.89 to a high of 99.00. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's value of 81.13% is 40.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk ranks #50 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk ranks #50 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's value of 81.13% is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.89 to 99.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.95 vs. the industry median of 57.90, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 550 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 81.13% is 40.1% 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 81.13%, which is 50% above 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk (ISX:PALM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp4,231.83, compared to a current price of Rp290.00 — trading 93.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 81.13%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 53.95 and 40.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk (ISX:PALM), the current Gross Margin % is 81.13% 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 Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk (ISX:PALM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of Rp290.00 is trading 93.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp4,231.83.
GuruFocus considers PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ISX:PALM:
Gross Margin %: 81.13% (50% above median its 10-year median of 53.95)
GF Value™: Rp4,231.83 vs. price of Rp290.00 (93.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% above the Asset Management median (#50 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:PALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk Business Description
AddressJalan H.R. Rasuna Said, Kawasan Rasuna Epicentrum, Gedung The Convergence Building 21st Floor, Gran Rubina Business Park, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, IDN, 12940
PT Provident Investasi Bersama Tbk is an investment company. The company has four operating segments Natural resources engaged in the mining of gold, silver, copper, nickel, and other associated minerals, as well as related industrial; Logistic ; Telecommunication company providing telecommunications services and/or telecommunications networks and/or multimedia.; and Other equity securities. The company generates majority of revenue from Natural resources.
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