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Group Five Pipeudi CoSAU:9523 70 Gross Margin % is 18.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates SAU:9523 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼159.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks better than 63.3% on this metric.
SAU:9523's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.3% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs SAU:9523: 17.15
Group Five Pipeudi Co had a gross margin of 18.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Group Five Pipeudi Co was 0.00% per year.
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) 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
Group Five Pipeudi Co had a gross margin of 18.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Group Five Pipeudi Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Group Five Pipeudi Co'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.
SAU:9523 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Group Five Pipeudi Co'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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Group Five Pipeudi Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group Five Pipeudi Co'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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) has a Gross Margin % of 18.20% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Group Five Pipeudi Co and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 9.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #218 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.20% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 9.69. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 18.20% is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #218 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Group Five Pipeudi Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group Five Pipeudi Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #218 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Group Five Pipeudi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 18.20% is 45% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Group Five Pipeudi Co 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 594 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. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.20% is 45% 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.20%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼159.44, compared to a current price of ﷼58.00 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.20%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 45% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Group Five Pipeudi Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523), the current Gross Margin % is 18.20% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼58.00 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼159.44.
GuruFocus considers Group Five Pipeudi Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9523:
Gross Margin %: 18.20% (88% above median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: ﷼159.44 vs. price of ﷼58.00 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45% above the Steel median (#218 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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