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Korea Fuel-TechXKRX:123410 +0.17%84 Gross Margin % is 17.12% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 13.89. GuruFocus rates XKRX:123410 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩5,994.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Korea Fuel-Tech ranks worse than 63.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Fuel-Tech's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:123410'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.07 Med: 13.89 Max: 16.98
Current: 16.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Korea Fuel-Tech was 16.98%. The lowest was 13.07%. And the median was 13.89%.
XKRX:123410's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.88% of 1318
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 20.02
vs XKRX:123410: 16.13
Korea Fuel-Tech had a gross margin of 17.12% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Korea Fuel-Tech was 3.00% per year.
Korea Fuel-Tech (XKRX:123410) 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
Korea Fuel-Tech had a gross margin of 17.12% 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.
Korea Fuel-Tech Gross Margin % Related Terms
Korea Fuel-Tech Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korea Fuel-Tech'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:123410 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Korea Fuel-Tech'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.
Korea Fuel-Tech Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Korea Fuel-Tech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korea Fuel-Tech'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.
Korea Fuel-Tech (XKRX:123410) has a Gross Margin % of 17.12% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Korea Fuel-Tech and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 13.89. Over the past decade, Korea Fuel-Tech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.07 to 16.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Fuel-Tech ranks #842 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Korea Fuel-Tech's Gross Margin % too high?
Korea Fuel-Tech's current Gross Margin % of 17.12% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.07 to a high of 16.98. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Korea Fuel-Tech's value of 17.12% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Fuel-Tech ranks #842 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Korea Fuel-Tech has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Fuel-Tech's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Korea Fuel-Tech ranks #842 out of 1318 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Korea Fuel-Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Korea Fuel-Tech's value of 17.12% is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Korea Fuel-Tech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.07 to 16.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 20.02, Korea Fuel-Tech 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 20.02, based on 1,318 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. Korea Fuel-Tech's current Gross Margin % of 17.12% is 14.5% 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 Korea Fuel-Tech and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Fuel-Tech's current Gross Margin % is 17.12%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 13.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Fuel-Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Fuel-Tech (XKRX:123410) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩5,994.19, compared to a current price of ₩5,780.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.12%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 14.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 20.02. Korea Fuel-Tech's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Korea Fuel-Tech (XKRX:123410), the current Gross Margin % is 17.12% 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 Korea Fuel-Tech (XKRX:123410) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Fuel-Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩5,780.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩5,994.19.
GuruFocus considers Korea Fuel-Tech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:123410:
Gross Margin %: 17.12% (23% above median its 10-year median of 13.89)
GF Value™: ₩5,994.19 vs. price of ₩5,780.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#842 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:123410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korea Fuel-Tech Corp manufactures and sells automobile parts in South Korea and internationally. The products of the company include carbon canisters, plastic filler necks, and interior and exterior decoration parts. The company has developed a deep learning-based ADAS software (SW) algorithm.
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