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The LeadcorpXKRX:012700 -0.17%58 Gross Margin % is 16.57% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 17.32. GuruFocus rates XKRX:012700 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,270.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Oil & Gas companies, The Leadcorp ranks worse than 63.07% on this metric.
The Leadcorp (XKRX:012700) 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
The Leadcorp had a gross margin of 16.57% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
The Leadcorp Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Leadcorp Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Leadcorp'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.
XKRX:012700 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, The Leadcorp'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.
The Leadcorp Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, The Leadcorp's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Leadcorp'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.
The Leadcorp (XKRX:012700) has a Gross Margin % of 16.57% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Leadcorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.32. Over the past decade, The Leadcorp's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.79 to 46.67. According to the industry distribution chart, The Leadcorp ranks #555 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is The Leadcorp's Gross Margin % too high?
The Leadcorp's current Gross Margin % of 16.57% is near median its 10-year median of 17.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.79 to a high of 46.67. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.91. The Leadcorp's value of 16.57% is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Leadcorp ranks #555 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Leadcorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Leadcorp's Gross Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, The Leadcorp ranks #555 out of 880 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Leadcorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.91. The Leadcorp's value of 16.57% is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, The Leadcorp's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.79 to 46.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.32 vs. the industry median of 26.91, The Leadcorp 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 26.91, based on 880 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. The Leadcorp's current Gross Margin % of 16.57% is 38.4% 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 The Leadcorp and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Leadcorp's current Gross Margin % is 16.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Leadcorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Leadcorp (XKRX:012700) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,270.45, compared to a current price of ₩3,015.00 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.32 and 38.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.91. The Leadcorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 The Leadcorp (XKRX:012700), the current Gross Margin % is 16.57% as of Jun. 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 The Leadcorp (XKRX:012700) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Leadcorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩3,015.00 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,270.45.
GuruFocus considers The Leadcorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:012700:
Gross Margin %: 16.57% (near median its 10-year median of 17.32)
GF Value™: ₩4,270.45 vs. price of ₩3,015.00 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#555 of 880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:012700 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Leadcorp Inc is engaged in the petroleum, highway rest area, and consumer finance businesses in South Korea. The company also provides credit and mortgage loans.
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