Soosan Industries Co (XKRX:126720) Gross Margin %: 13.43% (As of Jun. 2026) — 37% Below Median

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XKRX:126720 Soosan Industries Co Ltd XKRX:126720
86 GF Score
Price ₩21,400.00
GF Value ₩23,893.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin %?

Soosan Industries Co XKRX:126720 -1.83% 86 Gross Margin % is 13.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 21.37. GuruFocus rates XKRX:126720 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩23,893.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,010 Industrial Products companies, Soosan Industries Co ranks worse than 68.14% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Soosan Industries Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩12,435 Mil. Soosan Industries Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩92,617 Mil. Therefore, Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.43%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:126720' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.04   Med: 21.37   Max: 24.37
Current: 20.12


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Soosan Industries Co was 24.37%. The lowest was 18.04%. And the median was 21.37%.

XKRX:126720's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
68.14% of 3010 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.88 vs XKRX:126720: 20.12

Soosan Industries Co had a gross margin of 13.43% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Soosan Industries Co was 1.00% per year.


Soosan Industries Co  (XKRX:126720) 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

Soosan Industries Co had a gross margin of 13.43% 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.


Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soosan Industries 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.

Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin % Chart

Soosan Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Soosan Industries Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKRX:126720 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Soosan Industries 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.


Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Soosan Industries Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=70851.7 / 337655.195
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(337655.195 - 266803.463) / 337655.195
=20.98 %

Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=12435.3 / 92617.22
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(92617.22 - 80181.888) / 92617.22
=13.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 13.43% mean?
Soosan Industries Co (XKRX:126720) has a Gross Margin % of 13.43% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Soosan Industries Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 21.37. Over the past decade, Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.04 to 24.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Soosan Industries Co ranks #2051 out of 3010 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Soosan Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.43% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 21.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.04 to a high of 24.37. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Soosan Industries Co's value of 13.43% is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soosan Industries Co ranks #2051 out of 3010 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soosan Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soosan Industries Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Soosan Industries Co ranks #2051 out of 3010 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Soosan Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Soosan Industries Co's value of 13.43% is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Soosan Industries Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.04 to 24.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.37 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Soosan Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.88, based on 3,010 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. Soosan Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.43% is 50% 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 Soosan Industries Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soosan Industries Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.43%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 21.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soosan Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soosan Industries Co (XKRX:126720) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩23,893.28, compared to a current price of ₩21,400.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.43%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 21.37 and 50% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Soosan Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Soosan Industries Co (XKRX:126720), the current Gross Margin % is 13.43% 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 Soosan Industries Co (XKRX:126720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soosan Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩21,400.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩23,893.28. GuruFocus considers Soosan Industries Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:126720:

  • Gross Margin %: 13.43% (37% below median its 10-year median of 21.37)
  • GF Value™: ₩23,893.28 vs. price of ₩21,400.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Industrial Products median (#2051 of 3010)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:126720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soosan Industries Co Business Description

Address 47, Cheonilgo 3-gil, Seobuk-gu, Chungcheongnam-do, Cheonan-si, KOR
Soosan Industries Co Ltd is a plant facilities and maintenance company that provides maintenance services for nuclear, thermal, new generation, electric work, plant construction, and related power generation facilities. The company provides services in various forms such as routine maintenance work, planned preventive maintenance work, and other construction work. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is also engaged in manufacturing and supplying MMIS, providing measurement and control services, and operating a solar power generation business. Its reportable segments are; Thermal and nuclear power plant maintenance business division, which generates a majority of the company's revenue, and the Solar power generation business division.
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