KiaKIMTF 89 Gross Margin % is 19.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 19.11. GuruFocus rates KIMTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.81. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kia ranks worse than 52.87% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kia's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,894 Mil. Kia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,793 Mil. Therefore, Kia's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KIMTF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.75 Med: 19.11 Max: 23.05
Current: 19.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kia was 23.05%. The lowest was 14.75%. And the median was 19.11%.
KIMTF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.87% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.87
vs KIMTF: 19.23
Kia had a gross margin of 19.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kia was 4.50% per year.
Kia (OTCPK:KIMTF) 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
Kia had a gross margin of 19.67% 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.
Kia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kia'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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Kia'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.
Kia Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kia'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.
Kia (KIMTF) has a Gross Margin % of 19.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.11. Over the past decade, Kia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.75 to 23.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #691 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Kia's Gross Margin % too high?
Kia's current Gross Margin % of 19.67% is near median its 10-year median of 19.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.75 to a high of 23.05. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Kia's value of 19.67% is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia ranks #691 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kia has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia's Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #691 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Kia's value of 19.67% is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.75 to 23.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.11 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Kia 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.87, based on 1,307 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. Kia's current Gross Margin % of 19.67% is 1% 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 Kia and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia's current Gross Margin % is 19.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia stock overvalued right now?
Kia (KIMTF) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.81, compared to a current price of $30.30 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.11 and 1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Kia's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kia (KIMTF), the current Gross Margin % is 19.67% 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 Kia (KIMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.30 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.81.
Key valuation signals for KIMTF:
Gross Margin %: 19.67% (near median its 10-year median of 19.11)
GF Value™: $23.81 vs. price of $30.30 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#691 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kia Corp is a Korean motor-vehicle manufacturer. It is engaged in manufacturing and selling finished vehicles and automotive parts, along with providing rental and maintenance services. The company's main products include passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), and commercial vehicles. Its geographical segments include South Korea, America, Europe, and Others, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from South Korea.
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