PT United Tractors TbkPUTKF -4.65%87 Gross Margin % is 16.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 24.85. GuruFocus rates PUTKF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, PT United Tractors Tbk ranks worse than 54.93% on this metric.
PUTKF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.93% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.045
vs PUTKF: 21.86
PT United Tractors Tbk had a gross margin of 16.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PT United Tractors Tbk was 0.80% per year.
PT United Tractors Tbk (OTCPK:PUTKF) 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 United Tractors Tbk had a gross margin of 16.91% 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 United Tractors Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT United Tractors Tbk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT United Tractors Tbk'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.
PT United Tractors Tbk Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PT United Tractors 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 United Tractors Tbk Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT United Tractors Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT United Tractors 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 United Tractors Tbk (PUTKF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT United Tractors Tbk and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 24.85. Over the past decade, PT United Tractors Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 28.12. According to the industry distribution chart, PT United Tractors Tbk ranks #401 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is PT United Tractors Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT United Tractors Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 16.91% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 24.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.21 to a high of 28.12. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. PT United Tractors Tbk's value of 16.91% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT United Tractors Tbk ranks #401 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT United Tractors Tbk has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT United Tractors Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT United Tractors Tbk ranks #401 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PT United Tractors Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. PT United Tractors Tbk's value of 16.91% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PT United Tractors Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.21 to 28.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.85 vs. the industry median of 26.05, PT United Tractors 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.05, based on 730 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 United Tractors Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 16.91% is 35.1% 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 PT United Tractors Tbk and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT United Tractors Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 16.91%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 24.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT United Tractors Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT United Tractors Tbk (PUTKF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.27, compared to a current price of $1.60 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.91%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 24.85 and 35.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. PT United Tractors Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 PT United Tractors Tbk (PUTKF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.91% 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 United Tractors Tbk (PUTKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT United Tractors Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.60 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.27.
GuruFocus considers PT United Tractors Tbk to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PUTKF:
Gross Margin %: 16.91% (32% below median its 10-year median of 24.85)
GF Value™: $1.27 vs. price of $1.60 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#401 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PUTKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT United Tractors Tbk is the sole distributor of Komatsu heavy equipment in Indonesia. The Company provides a range of complementary products such as Tadano cranes, Bomag vibratory rollers, Scania buses and trucks, and UD Trucks. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides engineering and manufacturing services for heavy equipment components, engine reconditioning, and the sale and leasing of tractors, generators, mini excavators, forklifts, and commodity parts. The Group operates through segments including Construction Machinery (sales, rental, and after-sales services), Mining Contracting (which generates maximum revenue), Thermal and Metallurgical Coal, Gold, and Other Mineral Mining, as well as other segments focused on construction services, energy, and related activities.
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