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Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) 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
Molan Steel Co had a gross margin of -2.14% 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.
Molan Steel Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Molan Steel Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Molan Steel 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:9553 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Molan Steel 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.
Molan Steel Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Molan Steel Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Molan Steel 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.
Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) has a Gross Margin % of -2.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Molan Steel Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Molan Steel Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #539 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Molan Steel Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Molan Steel Co's current Gross Margin % is -2.14%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 16.25. Based on the distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #539 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Molan Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molan Steel Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Molan Steel Co ranks #539 out of 596 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Molan Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.62. Historically, Molan Steel Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 16.25 over the past decade. 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 12.62, based on 596 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. 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 Molan Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molan Steel Co's current Gross Margin % is -2.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Molan Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.04, compared to a current price of ﷼1.02 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -2.14%. Molan Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553), the current Gross Margin % is -2.14% 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 Molan Steel Co (SAU:9553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molan Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼1.02 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.04.
GuruFocus considers Molan Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9553:
Gross Margin %: -2.14%
GF Value™: ﷼2.04 vs. price of ﷼1.02 (50% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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