Nam Kim Steel JSCSTC:NKG -0.42%75 Gross Margin % is 2.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 6.20. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 84.01% on this metric.
Nam Kim Steel JSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Kim Steel JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NKG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.81 Med: 6.2 Max: 15.16
Current: 4.34
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nam Kim Steel JSC was 15.16%. The lowest was 2.81%. And the median was 6.20%.
STC:NKG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.01% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs STC:NKG: 4.34
Nam Kim Steel JSC had a gross margin of 2.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nam Kim Steel JSC was -9.30% per year.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) 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
Nam Kim Steel JSC had a gross margin of 2.61% 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
STC:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Gross Margin % of 2.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 6.20. Over the past decade, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.81 to 15.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #499 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Gross Margin % of 2.61% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.81 to a high of 15.16. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 2.61% is 79.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #499 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #499 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 2.61% is 79.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nam Kim Steel JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.81 to 15.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.20 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Nam Kim Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Gross Margin % of 2.61% is 79.3% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Gross Margin % is 2.61%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,349.59, compared to a current price of ₫11,800.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.61%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.20 and 79.3% below the Steel industry median of 12.61. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Gross Margin % is 2.61% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,800.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Gross Margin %: 2.61% (58% below median its 10-year median of 6.20)
GF Value™: ₫9,349.59 vs. price of ₫11,800.00 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.3% below the Steel median (#499 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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