PT Bukit Asam (Persero) TbkPBATF +29.67%66 Gross Margin % is 15.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 33.13. GuruFocus rates PBATF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Other Energy Sources companies, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.
PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (OTCPK:PBATF) 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk had a gross margin of 15.55% 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Bukit Asam (Persero) 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk Gross Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Bukit Asam (Persero) 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PBATF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 33.13. Over the past decade, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 46.08. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk ranks #68 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 15.55% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 33.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.67 to a high of 46.08. The Other Energy Sources industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's value of 15.55% is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk ranks #68 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk ranks #68 out of 124 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's value of 15.55% is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 46.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.13 vs. the industry median of 18.78, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Gross Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 18.78, based on 124 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 15.55% is 17.2% 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 15.55%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 33.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PBATF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.55%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 33.13 and 17.2% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 18.78. PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PBATF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.55% 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 Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PBATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
GuruFocus considers PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBATF:
Gross Margin %: 15.55% (53% below median its 10-year median of 33.13)
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.17 (54.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Other Energy Sources median (#68 of 124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk operates in Indonesia's energy sector, managing coal reserves and producing coal for domestic and export markets. The operations of the company include logistics and infrastructure for coal distribution via dedicated routes and railways, downstream processing of coal for power generation and derivative products, and development of renewable energy projects, including solar power (PV) and biomass.
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