PTT Global Chemical PCLPTGCF 34 Gross Margin % is 15.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 6.82. GuruFocus rates PTGCF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, PTT Global Chemical PCL ranks worse than 86.8% on this metric.
PTGCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.8% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs PTGCF: 7.59
PTT Global Chemical PCL had a gross margin of 15.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PTT Global Chemical PCL was -5.40% per year.
PTT Global Chemical PCL (OTCPK:PTGCF) 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
PTT Global Chemical PCL had a gross margin of 15.57% 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.
PTT Global Chemical PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
PTT Global Chemical PCL 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, PTT Global Chemical PCL'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.
PTT Global Chemical PCL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PTT Global Chemical PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTT Global Chemical PCL'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.
PTT Global Chemical PCL (PTGCF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PTT Global Chemical PCL and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 6.82. Over the past decade, PTT Global Chemical PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 13.10. According to the industry distribution chart, PTT Global Chemical PCL ranks #1355 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is PTT Global Chemical PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
PTT Global Chemical PCL's current Gross Margin % of 15.57% is 128% above median its 10-year median of 6.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.70 to a high of 13.10. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. PTT Global Chemical PCL's value of 15.57% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTT Global Chemical PCL ranks #1355 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PTT Global Chemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTT Global Chemical PCL's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PTT Global Chemical PCL ranks #1355 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PTT Global Chemical PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. PTT Global Chemical PCL's value of 15.57% is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PTT Global Chemical PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 13.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.82 vs. the industry median of 23.35, PTT Global Chemical PCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. PTT Global Chemical PCL's current Gross Margin % of 15.57% is 33.3% 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 PTT Global Chemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PTT Global Chemical PCL's current Gross Margin % is 15.57%, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 6.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTT Global Chemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Global Chemical PCL (PTGCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.99, compared to a current price of $1.21 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.57%, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 6.82 and 33.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. PTT Global Chemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 PTT Global Chemical PCL (PTGCF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.57% 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 PTT Global Chemical PCL (PTGCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Global Chemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.21 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.99.
GuruFocus considers PTT Global Chemical PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PTGCF:
Gross Margin %: 15.57% (128% above median its 10-year median of 6.82)
GF Value™: $0.99 vs. price of $1.21 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Chemicals median (#1355 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTGCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PTT Global Chemical PCL is a Thailand-based company. The reportable segments of the company are; Upstream (including Refinery, Aromatics and Olefins) which generates the majority of the revenue, Intermediates (including EO-Based Performance, Phenol and others) Polymers and Chemicals, Bio and Circularity, Performance Chemicals, Service and Others. Geographically located in Thailand, China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Malaysia, USA, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, and Others.
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