Coteccons Construction JSC (STC:CTD) 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
Coteccons Construction JSC had a gross margin of 4.48% 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.
Coteccons Construction JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coteccons Construction 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:CTD vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Coteccons Construction 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.
Coteccons Construction JSC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Coteccons Construction JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coteccons Construction 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.
Coteccons Construction JSC (STC:CTD) has a Gross Margin % of 4.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coteccons Construction JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Coteccons Construction JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 8.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Coteccons Construction JSC ranks #1610 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Coteccons Construction JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Coteccons Construction JSC's current Gross Margin % of 4.48% is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 8.66. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Coteccons Construction JSC's value of 4.48% is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coteccons Construction JSC ranks #1610 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coteccons Construction JSC has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coteccons Construction JSC's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Coteccons Construction JSC ranks #1610 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Coteccons Construction JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Coteccons Construction JSC's value of 4.48% is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Coteccons Construction JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 8.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Coteccons Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Coteccons Construction JSC's current Gross Margin % of 4.48% is 78.4% 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 Coteccons Construction JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coteccons Construction JSC's current Gross Margin % is 4.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coteccons Construction JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coteccons Construction JSC (STC:CTD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫96,709.22, compared to a current price of ₫71,600.00 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 78.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Coteccons Construction JSC's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Coteccons Construction JSC (STC:CTD), the current Gross Margin % is 4.48% 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 Coteccons Construction JSC (STC:CTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coteccons Construction JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫71,600.00 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫96,709.22.
GuruFocus considers Coteccons Construction JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:CTD:
Gross Margin %: 4.48% (near median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: ₫96,709.22 vs. price of ₫71,600.00 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Construction median (#1610 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coteccons Construction JSC constructs and installs civil and industrial, transportation and irrigation works, urban and industrial park infrastructure. It is also involved in the architectural design of general layout plan, civil and industrial works, indoor and outdoor, heating, ventilation, civil and industrial construction, urban infrastructure and air conditioning. The company is in the construction of water drainage and supply, environmental treatment, brokerage, consultancy, land use rights, installation of MEP system. The firm exports and imports iron, steel, building structures, materials and installation equipment, machinery, equipment, spare parts, technological line of construction industry and production of construction materials, machinery, and equipment.
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