Sam HoldingsSTC:SAM 75 Gross Margin % is 3.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 7.18. GuruFocus rates STC:SAM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫12,310.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Sam Holdings ranks worse than 95.89% on this metric.
Sam Holdings Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sam Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:SAM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27 Med: 7.18 Max: 15.24
Current: 3.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sam Holdings was 15.24%. The lowest was 3.27%. And the median was 7.18%.
STC:SAM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.89% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs STC:SAM: 3.27
Sam Holdings had a gross margin of 3.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sam Holdings was -9.10% per year.
Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) 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
Sam Holdings had a gross margin of 3.29% 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.
Sam Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sam Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sam Holdings'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sam Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sam Holdings'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.
Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) has a Gross Margin % of 3.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sam Holdings and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 7.18. Over the past decade, Sam Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #490 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Sam Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Sam Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 3.29% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 7.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 15.24. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Sam Holdings' value of 3.29% is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #490 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sam Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sam Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sam Holdings ranks #490 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sam Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Sam Holdings' value of 3.29% is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sam Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.27 to 15.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.18 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Sam Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Sam Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 3.29% is 87.3% 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 Sam Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sam Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 3.29%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 7.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sam Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫12,310.67, compared to a current price of ₫6,030.00 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.29%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 7.18 and 87.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Sam Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM), the current Gross Margin % is 3.29% 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 Sam Holdings (STC:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sam Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫6,030.00 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫12,310.67.
GuruFocus considers Sam Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:SAM:
Gross Margin %: 3.29% (54% below median its 10-year median of 7.18)
GF Value™: ₫12,310.67 vs. price of ₫6,030.00 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% below the Conglomerates median (#490 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sam Holdings Corp is a Vietnam based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing cables for the post and telecommunication industry. In addition, the organization is also involved in the business areas of investment, finance, housing real estate business, resort real estate and agriculture.
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