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Dongsung FineTec CoXKRX:033500 -1.50%91 Gross Margin % is 21.29% as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates XKRX:033500 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩20,623.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Dongsung FineTec Co ranks worse than 63.35% on this metric.
Dongsung FineTec Co (XKRX:033500) 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
Dongsung FineTec Co had a gross margin of 21.29% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Dongsung FineTec Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dongsung FineTec Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dongsung FineTec Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Dongsung FineTec Co'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.
Dongsung FineTec Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dongsung FineTec Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongsung FineTec Co'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.
Dongsung FineTec Co (XKRX:033500) has a Gross Margin % of 21.29% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dongsung FineTec Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 14.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongsung FineTec Co ranks #992 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Dongsung FineTec Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dongsung FineTec Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.29% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 14.53. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.04. Dongsung FineTec Co's value of 21.29% is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongsung FineTec Co ranks #992 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dongsung FineTec Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongsung FineTec Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dongsung FineTec Co ranks #992 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dongsung FineTec Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.04. Dongsung FineTec Co's value of 21.29% is 11.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 24.04, Dongsung FineTec Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 24.04, based on 1,566 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. Dongsung FineTec Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.29% is 11.4% 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 Dongsung FineTec Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongsung FineTec Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.29%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongsung FineTec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongsung FineTec Co (XKRX:033500) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩20,623.80, compared to a current price of ₩17,750.00 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.29%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 11.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 24.04. Dongsung FineTec Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dongsung FineTec Co (XKRX:033500), the current Gross Margin % is 21.29% 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 Dongsung FineTec Co (XKRX:033500) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongsung FineTec Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩17,750.00 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩20,623.80.
GuruFocus considers Dongsung FineTec Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:033500:
Gross Margin %: 21.29% (47% above median its 10-year median of 14.53)
GF Value™: ₩20,623.80 vs. price of ₩17,750.00 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Chemicals median (#992 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:033500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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