Thien Long GroupSTC:TLG -0.40%99 Gross Margin % is 48.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 40.69. GuruFocus rates STC:TLG with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫56,317.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Thien Long Group ranks better than 89.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thien Long Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:TLG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.82 Med: 40.69 Max: 50.47
Current: 50.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Thien Long Group was 50.47%. The lowest was 36.82%. And the median was 40.69%.
STC:TLG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.84% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs STC:TLG: 50.47
Thien Long Group had a gross margin of 48.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Thien Long Group was 4.20% per year.
Thien Long Group (STC:TLG) 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
Thien Long Group had a gross margin of 48.15% 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.
Thien Long Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thien Long Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thien Long Group'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.
Thien Long Group Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Thien Long Group'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.
Thien Long Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Thien Long Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thien Long Group'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.
Thien Long Group (STC:TLG) has a Gross Margin % of 48.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thien Long Group and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 40.69. Over the past decade, Thien Long Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.82 to 50.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Thien Long Group ranks #305 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Thien Long Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Thien Long Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.15% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 40.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.82 to a high of 50.47. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Thien Long Group's value of 48.15% is 79.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thien Long Group ranks #305 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thien Long Group has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thien Long Group's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Thien Long Group ranks #305 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thien Long Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Thien Long Group's value of 48.15% is 79.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Thien Long Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.82 to 50.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.69 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Thien Long Group 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Thien Long Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.15% is 79.7% 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 Thien Long Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thien Long Group's current Gross Margin % is 48.15%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 40.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thien Long Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thien Long Group (STC:TLG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫56,317.01, compared to a current price of ₫49,300.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.15%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 40.69 and 79.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Thien Long Group's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 3 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 Thien Long Group (STC:TLG), the current Gross Margin % is 48.15% 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 Thien Long Group (STC:TLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thien Long Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫49,300.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫56,317.01.
GuruFocus considers Thien Long Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:TLG:
Gross Margin %: 48.15% (18% above median its 10-year median of 40.69)
GF Value™: ₫56,317.01 vs. price of ₫49,300.00 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% above the Industrial Products median (#305 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:TLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thien Long Group Corp is a Vietnam-based company engages in manufacturing and trading of stationery products. Its products include Pens, Office Supplies, School Supplies, and Art Supplies.
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