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KG DongbusteelXKRX:016380 +1.59%87 Gross Margin % is 8.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates XKRX:016380 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Steel companies, KG Dongbusteel ranks worse than 73.45% on this metric.
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) 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
KG Dongbusteel had a gross margin of 8.50% 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.
KG Dongbusteel Gross Margin % Related Terms
KG Dongbusteel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KG Dongbusteel'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:016380 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KG Dongbusteel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) has a Gross Margin % of 8.50% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, KG Dongbusteel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.55 to 12.69. According to the industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #437 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is KG Dongbusteel's Gross Margin % too high?
KG Dongbusteel's current Gross Margin % of 8.50% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 12.69. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 13.11. KG Dongbusteel's value of 8.50% is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #437 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KG Dongbusteel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KG Dongbusteel's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #437 out of 595 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KG Dongbusteel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 13.11. KG Dongbusteel's value of 8.50% is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, KG Dongbusteel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.55 to 12.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 13.11, KG Dongbusteel 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 13.11, based on 595 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. KG Dongbusteel's current Gross Margin % of 8.50% is 35.2% 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 KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 13.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KG Dongbusteel's current Gross Margin % is 8.50%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KG Dongbusteel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,349.97, compared to a current price of ₩5,640.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.50%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 35.2% below the Steel industry median of 13.11. KG Dongbusteel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380), the current Gross Margin % is 8.50% 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩5,640.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97.
GuruFocus considers KG Dongbusteel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:016380:
Gross Margin %: 8.50% (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.57)
GF Value™: ₩6,349.97 vs. price of ₩5,640.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Steel median (#437 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:016380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KG Dongbusteel is a Korea based company engaged in manufacturing of steel products. It serves automobile, electronics, and construction industry. The company offers various steel products including hot-rolled steel sheet, cold rolled steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, pre-coated metal sheet, tin plate, tin free steel, pipe, H-beam and pre-engineered metal building systems.
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