Ganesh BenzoplastBOM:500153 +0.67%72 Gross Margin % is 72.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 57.21. GuruFocus rates BOM:500153 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹121.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Ganesh Benzoplast ranks better than 98.39% on this metric.
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
Ganesh Benzoplast had a gross margin of 72.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
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Ganesh Benzoplast Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ganesh Benzoplast'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.
BOM:500153 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ganesh Benzoplast'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.
Ganesh Benzoplast Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganesh Benzoplast's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ganesh Benzoplast'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.
Ganesh Benzoplast (BOM:500153) has a Gross Margin % of 72.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ganesh Benzoplast and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 57.21. Over the past decade, Ganesh Benzoplast's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.51 to 73.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganesh Benzoplast ranks #25 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Ganesh Benzoplast's Gross Margin % too high?
Ganesh Benzoplast's current Gross Margin % of 72.84% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.51 to a high of 73.42. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Ganesh Benzoplast's value of 72.84% is 210.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganesh Benzoplast ranks #25 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ganesh Benzoplast has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganesh Benzoplast's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ganesh Benzoplast ranks #25 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ganesh Benzoplast in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Ganesh Benzoplast's value of 72.84% is 210.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ganesh Benzoplast's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.51 to 73.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.21 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Ganesh Benzoplast has consistently been above 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 23.47, based on 1,556 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. Ganesh Benzoplast's current Gross Margin % of 72.84% is 210.4% above 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 Ganesh Benzoplast and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganesh Benzoplast's current Gross Margin % is 72.84%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 57.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganesh Benzoplast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganesh Benzoplast (BOM:500153) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹121.63, compared to a current price of ₹97.15 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.84%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.21 and 210.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Ganesh Benzoplast's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Ganesh Benzoplast (BOM:500153), the current Gross Margin % is 72.84% 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 Ganesh Benzoplast (BOM:500153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganesh Benzoplast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹97.15 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹121.63.
GuruFocus considers Ganesh Benzoplast to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500153:
Gross Margin %: 72.84% (27% above median its 10-year median of 57.21)
GF Value™: ₹121.63 vs. price of ₹97.15 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210.4% above the Chemicals median (#25 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd is an India-based company involved in the manufacture and export of specialty chemicals. The company's products have applications in food and beverage, automobile, paints, lubricants, and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates through two divisions namely, the Liquid Storage Terminal and the Chemical manufacturing division. Liquid Storage Terminal division provides storage tanks that are leased on rent for storing liquid chemicals, acids, oil products, petrochemicals, and edible oils. It provides storage and handling solutions at three terminals namely JNPT(Nhava Sheva), Goa, and Cochin. The Chemical division manufactures and exports food preservatives and lubricant additives. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Liquid Storage Terminal segment.
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