An Phat Bioplastics JSCSTC:AAA -0.13%64 Gross Margin % is 16.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates STC:AAA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫5,842.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, An Phat Bioplastics JSC ranks worse than 71.02% on this metric.
STC:AAA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.02% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.27
vs STC:AAA: 15.27
An Phat Bioplastics JSC had a gross margin of 16.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for An Phat Bioplastics JSC was 6.20% per year.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (STC:AAA) 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
An Phat Bioplastics JSC had a gross margin of 16.18% 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.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
An Phat Bioplastics JSC 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.
STC:AAA vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, An Phat Bioplastics JSC'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.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, An Phat Bioplastics JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where An Phat Bioplastics JSC'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.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC (STC:AAA) has a Gross Margin % of 16.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on An Phat Bioplastics JSC and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, An Phat Bioplastics JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.10 to 15.27. According to the industry distribution chart, An Phat Bioplastics JSC ranks #272 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is An Phat Bioplastics JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
An Phat Bioplastics JSC's current Gross Margin % of 16.18% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.10 to a high of 15.27. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. An Phat Bioplastics JSC's value of 16.18% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, An Phat Bioplastics JSC ranks #272 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, An Phat Bioplastics JSC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does An Phat Bioplastics JSC's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, An Phat Bioplastics JSC ranks #272 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places An Phat Bioplastics JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. An Phat Bioplastics JSC's value of 16.18% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, An Phat Bioplastics JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.10 to 15.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 21.27, An Phat Bioplastics JSC 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. An Phat Bioplastics JSC's current Gross Margin % of 16.18% is 23.9% 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 An Phat Bioplastics JSC and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. An Phat Bioplastics JSC's current Gross Margin % is 16.18%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is An Phat Bioplastics JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, An Phat Bioplastics JSC (STC:AAA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫5,842.65, compared to a current price of ₫7,400.00 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.18%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 23.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. An Phat Bioplastics JSC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 An Phat Bioplastics JSC (STC:AAA), the current Gross Margin % is 16.18% 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 An Phat Bioplastics JSC (STC:AAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, An Phat Bioplastics JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫7,400.00 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫5,842.65.
GuruFocus considers An Phat Bioplastics JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:AAA:
Gross Margin %: 16.18% (59% above median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: ₫5,842.65 vs. price of ₫7,400.00 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#272 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:AAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
An Phat Bioplastics JSC is a Vietnam-based company engaged in developing complete biodegradable materials. It offers flat bags, food bags, T-shirt bags, star seal bags, drawstring bags, zipper bags, block headers, die-cut bags, and bags for the Japanese market. In addition, the organization also produces compostable bags.
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