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Century ExtrusionsBOM:500083 +0.11%78 Gross Margin % is 19.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 22.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:500083 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹25.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Century Extrusions ranks worse than 54.99% on this metric.
Century Extrusions Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Extrusions's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500083'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.47 Med: 22.38 Max: 38.93
Current: 22.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Century Extrusions was 38.93%. The lowest was 20.47%. And the median was 22.38%.
BOM:500083's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.99% of 731
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs BOM:500083: 22.18
Century Extrusions had a gross margin of 19.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Century Extrusions was -1.10% per year.
Century Extrusions (BOM:500083) 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
Century Extrusions had a gross margin of 19.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Century Extrusions Gross Margin % Related Terms
Century Extrusions Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Extrusions'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 Aluminum subindustry, Century Extrusions'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.
Century Extrusions Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Extrusions's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Extrusions'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.
Century Extrusions (BOM:500083) has a Gross Margin % of 19.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century Extrusions and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 22.38. Over the past decade, Century Extrusions' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.47 to 38.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Extrusions ranks #402 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Century Extrusions' Gross Margin % too high?
Century Extrusions' current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 22.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.47 to a high of 38.93. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Century Extrusions' value of 19.72% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Extrusions ranks #402 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Extrusions has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Extrusions' Gross Margin % compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Extrusions ranks #402 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century Extrusions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Century Extrusions' value of 19.72% is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Extrusions' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.47 to 38.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.38 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Century Extrusions 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Century Extrusions's current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 24.7% 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 Century Extrusions and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Extrusions's current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 22.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Extrusions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Extrusions (BOM:500083) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹25.19, compared to a current price of ₹18.94 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 22.38 and 24.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Century Extrusions' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Century Extrusions (BOM:500083), the current Gross Margin % is 19.72% as of Mar. 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 Century Extrusions (BOM:500083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Extrusions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.94 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹25.19.
GuruFocus considers Century Extrusions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500083:
Gross Margin %: 19.72% (12% below median its 10-year median of 22.38)
GF Value™: ₹25.19 vs. price of ₹18.94 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#402 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Extrusions Ltd is a manufacturer of aluminum extruded products. The company operates through two business segments namely the Manufacturing of Aluminium extruded products, and the Manufacturing of transmission and distribution line. The extruded products of the company are used for various applications, such as profiles for architectural, hardware, road transport - vehicles, railways, electrical and electronic applications, engineering applications, the automotive sector, consumer durables, defense, and irrigation. In addition, the company also supplies extruded and cold-drawn wires in coil form to be used as armor rods, detonator shell stock, lamp pin stock, metalizing wire, rivet stock, and welding filler wire.
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