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Stamford TyresSGX:S29 +0.53%48 Gross Margin % is 26.42% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 26.56. GuruFocus rates SGX:S29 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stamford Tyres ranks better than 66.34% on this metric.
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
Stamford Tyres had a gross margin of 26.42% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Stamford Tyres Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stamford Tyres Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stamford Tyres'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.
SGX:S29 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stamford Tyres'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.
Stamford Tyres Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stamford Tyres's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stamford Tyres'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.
Stamford Tyres (SGX:S29) has a Gross Margin % of 26.42% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stamford Tyres and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.56. Over the past decade, Stamford Tyres' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 28.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Stamford Tyres ranks #440 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Stamford Tyres' Gross Margin % too high?
Stamford Tyres' current Gross Margin % of 26.42% is near median its 10-year median of 26.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.32 to a high of 28.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Stamford Tyres' value of 26.42% is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stamford Tyres ranks #440 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stamford Tyres has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stamford Tyres' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stamford Tyres ranks #440 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Stamford Tyres in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Stamford Tyres' value of 26.42% is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stamford Tyres' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.32 to 28.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.56 vs. the industry median of 19.88, Stamford Tyres 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.88, based on 1,307 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. Stamford Tyres's current Gross Margin % of 26.42% is 32.9% 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 Stamford Tyres and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stamford Tyres's current Gross Margin % is 26.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stamford Tyres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stamford Tyres (SGX:S29) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.19 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.56 and 32.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.88. Stamford Tyres' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Stamford Tyres (SGX:S29), the current Gross Margin % is 26.42% as of Apr. 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 Stamford Tyres (SGX:S29) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stamford Tyres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.19 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.
GuruFocus considers Stamford Tyres to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S29:
Gross Margin %: 26.42% (near median its 10-year median of 26.56)
GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.19 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#440 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S29 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stamford Tyres Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in retailing and distribution of tyres and wheels, design and contract manufacturing of tyres for proprietary brands as well as tyre retreading, equipment trading, servicing of motor vehicles, and manufacturing and sale of aluminium alloy wheels. The company's geographical segment includes South East Asia, North Asia, Africa, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from South East Asia.
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