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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
BKK:ADB-R vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.
Applied DB PCL Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Applied DB PCL has the Profitability Rank of 4.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Applied DB PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank too high?
Applied DB PCL's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Applied DB PCL's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Applied DB PCL's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Applied DB PCL and its competitors. Applied DB PCL's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.35 — trading 90.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.35 is trading 90.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB-R:
Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.35 (90.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
47GF Score
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