Thu Dau Mot Water JSCSTC:TDM +3.51%68 Gross Margin % is 44.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 50.82. GuruFocus rates STC:TDM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,519.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC ranks worse than 57.67% on this metric.
STC:TDM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.67% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 31.04
vs STC:TDM: 26.53
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC had a gross margin of 44.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Thu Dau Mot Water JSC was -9.20% per year.
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC (STC:TDM) 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
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC had a gross margin of 44.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thu Dau Mot Water 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:TDM vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Thu Dau Mot Water 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.
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thu Dau Mot Water 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.
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC (STC:TDM) has a Gross Margin % of 44.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thu Dau Mot Water JSC and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 50.82. Over the past decade, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.53 to 64.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC ranks #282 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's current Gross Margin % of 44.18% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 50.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.53 to a high of 64.49. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's value of 44.18% is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC ranks #282 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC ranks #282 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thu Dau Mot Water JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's value of 44.18% is 42.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.53 to 64.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.82 vs. the industry median of 31.04, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 31.04, based on 489 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. Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's current Gross Margin % of 44.18% is 42.3% 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 Thu Dau Mot Water JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's current Gross Margin % is 44.18%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 50.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thu Dau Mot Water JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC (STC:TDM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,519.11, compared to a current price of ₫59,000.00 — trading 66.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.18%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 50.82 and 42.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 31.04. Thu Dau Mot Water JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 12 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 Thu Dau Mot Water JSC (STC:TDM), the current Gross Margin % is 44.18% 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 Thu Dau Mot Water JSC (STC:TDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thu Dau Mot Water JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫59,000.00 is trading 66.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,519.11.
GuruFocus considers Thu Dau Mot Water JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:TDM:
Gross Margin %: 44.18% (13% below median its 10-year median of 50.82)
GF Value™: ₫35,519.11 vs. price of ₫59,000.00 (66.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#282 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:TDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thu Dau Mot Water JSC is engaged in exploiting, treating, producing and supplying treated water. It also carries out drainage and wastewater treatment, construction of public works, various types of buildings, and other civil engineering works, architectural and engineering consulting services, and rental of machinery, equipment and other tangible goods. Its activities are carried out in territory of Binh Duong province.
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