India GlycolsBOM:500201 -0.14%71 Gross Margin % is 37.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 32.37. GuruFocus rates BOM:500201 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹753.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, India Glycols ranks better than 78.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for India Glycols's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500201'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.21 Med: 32.37 Max: 36.79
Current: 36.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of India Glycols was 36.79%. The lowest was 29.21%. And the median was 32.37%.
BOM:500201's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.01% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs BOM:500201: 36.79
India Glycols had a gross margin of 37.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for India Glycols was 3.50% per year.
India Glycols (BOM:500201) 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
India Glycols had a gross margin of 37.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
India Glycols Gross Margin % Related Terms
India Glycols Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for India Glycols'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 Chemicals subindustry, India Glycols'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.
India Glycols Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, India Glycols's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where India Glycols'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.
India Glycols (BOM:500201) has a Gross Margin % of 37.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on India Glycols and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 32.37. Over the past decade, India Glycols' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.21 to 36.79. According to the industry distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #342 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is India Glycols' Gross Margin % too high?
India Glycols' current Gross Margin % of 37.83% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 32.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.21 to a high of 36.79. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. India Glycols' value of 37.83% is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #342 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, India Glycols has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does India Glycols' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, India Glycols ranks #342 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places India Glycols in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. India Glycols' value of 37.83% is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, India Glycols' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.21 to 36.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.37 vs. the industry median of 23.44, India Glycols 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 23.44, based on 1,555 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. India Glycols's current Gross Margin % of 37.83% is 61.4% 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 India Glycols and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. India Glycols's current Gross Margin % is 37.83%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 32.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is India Glycols stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Glycols (BOM:500201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹753.69, compared to a current price of ₹1,072.40 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.83%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 32.37 and 61.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. India Glycols' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 India Glycols (BOM:500201), the current Gross Margin % is 37.83% 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 India Glycols (BOM:500201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, India Glycols stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,072.40 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹753.69.
GuruFocus considers India Glycols to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500201:
Gross Margin %: 37.83% (17% above median its 10-year median of 32.37)
GF Value™: ₹753.69 vs. price of ₹1,072.40 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% above the Chemicals median (#342 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
India Glycols Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Bio-Based Specialities and Performance Chemicals, such as green technology-based bulk products, natural gums, and industrial gases; Potable Spirits, and Ennature Biopharma. The company operates through industries of Pharma & Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Textile, Food Ingredients, Automotive, Packaging, Personal Care, Potable Spirits, and Industrial and Manufacturing. Its operating segments are Bio-based Specialities and Performance Chemicals comprise Glycols, Specialty Chemicals, Natural Gum & other related goods, etc; Potable Spirits comprises the manufacture and sale of Ethyl Alcohol (Potable); Ennature Biopharma comprises the manufacture and sale of Nutraceutical Products; and Bio-fuel comprises Ethanol, DDGS & DWGS.
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