UIELTS:0KGQ +0.83%83 Gross Margin % is 28.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 64.39. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KGQ with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of kr347.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,897 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, UIE ranks better than 92.2% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. UIE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr297 Mil. UIE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,048 Mil. Therefore, UIE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UIE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KGQ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.86 Med: 64.39 Max: 71.02
Current: 63.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of UIE was 71.02%. The lowest was 55.86%. And the median was 64.39%.
LTS:0KGQ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.2% of 1897
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs LTS:0KGQ: 63.88
UIE had a gross margin of 28.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for UIE was 2.20% per year.
UIE (LTS:0KGQ) 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
UIE had a gross margin of 28.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
UIE Gross Margin % Related Terms
UIE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UIE'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.
LTS:0KGQ vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, UIE'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.
UIE Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, UIE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UIE'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.
UIE (LTS:0KGQ) has a Gross Margin % of 28.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UIE and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 64.39. Over the past decade, UIE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.86 to 71.02. According to the industry distribution chart, UIE ranks #148 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is UIE's Gross Margin % too high?
UIE's current Gross Margin % of 28.34% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 64.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.86 to a high of 71.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. UIE's value of 28.34% is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UIE ranks #148 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UIE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UIE's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, UIE ranks #148 out of 1897 companies for Gross Margin %. This places UIE in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. UIE's value of 28.34% is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UIE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.86 to 71.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.39 vs. the industry median of 26.35, UIE 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,897 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. UIE's current Gross Margin % of 28.34% is 7.6% 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 UIE and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UIE's current Gross Margin % is 28.34%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 64.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UIE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UIE (LTS:0KGQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr347.43, compared to a current price of kr364.25 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.34%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 64.39 and 7.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. UIE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 UIE (LTS:0KGQ), the current Gross Margin % is 28.34% 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 UIE (LTS:0KGQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UIE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr364.25 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr347.43.
GuruFocus considers UIE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KGQ:
Gross Margin %: 28.34% (56% below median its 10-year median of 64.39)
GF Value™: kr347.43 vs. price of kr364.25 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#148 of 1897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KGQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UIE PLC is a holding company which invests in the agro-industrial sector. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the business of cultivation and processing of palm oil and coconuts in Malaysia and Indonesia and focuses on long-term industrial development. The company has two reportable segments: UIE and UP. UIE is a holding company which invests in the agro-industrial sector as well as industrial and technology businesses. The UP segment includes a company incorporated in Malaysia, and its shares are publicly traded on Bursa Malaysia. Its primary business activity is the cultivation of oil palms and coconuts and the processing of palm oil in Malaysia and Indonesia. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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