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Mafatlal IndustriesBOM:500264 -1.36%69 Gross Margin % is 13.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 17.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:500264 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹224.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mafatlal Industries ranks worse than 83.22% on this metric.
Mafatlal Industries Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mafatlal Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500264'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.11 Med: 17.55 Max: 24.96
Current: 10.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mafatlal Industries was 24.96%. The lowest was 9.11%. And the median was 17.55%.
BOM:500264's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.22% of 1025
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs BOM:500264: 10.71
Mafatlal Industries had a gross margin of 13.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mafatlal Industries was -4.00% per year.
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
Mafatlal Industries had a gross margin of 13.22% 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.
Mafatlal Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mafatlal Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mafatlal Industries'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Mafatlal Industries'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.
Mafatlal Industries Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mafatlal Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mafatlal Industries'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.
Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) has a Gross Margin % of 13.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mafatlal Industries and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 17.55. Over the past decade, Mafatlal Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.11 to 24.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #853 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Mafatlal Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Mafatlal Industries' current Gross Margin % of 13.22% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 17.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.11 to a high of 24.96. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Mafatlal Industries' value of 13.22% is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #853 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mafatlal Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mafatlal Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mafatlal Industries ranks #853 out of 1025 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mafatlal Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Mafatlal Industries' value of 13.22% is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mafatlal Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.11 to 24.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.55 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Mafatlal Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,025 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. Mafatlal Industries's current Gross Margin % of 13.22% is 53.4% 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 Mafatlal Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mafatlal Industries's current Gross Margin % is 13.22%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 17.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mafatlal Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹224.13, compared to a current price of ₹130.70 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.22%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 17.55 and 53.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Mafatlal Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264), the current Gross Margin % is 13.22% 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 Mafatlal Industries (BOM:500264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mafatlal Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹130.70 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹224.13.
GuruFocus considers Mafatlal Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500264:
Gross Margin %: 13.22% (25% below median its 10-year median of 17.55)
GF Value™: ₹224.13 vs. price of ₹130.70 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#853 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mafatlal Industries Ltd operates in the textile with Textiles and Denim business units. It operates in both, the business-to-business (B2B) and the business-to-consumer (B2C) and retail sectors. Company has three segment Textile and Related Products, Digital Infrastructure and Consumer Durables and Others. The company provides polyester cotton, cotton white shirting business, cotton and viscose prints, and high-twist cotton voiles. The firm offers men's wear, including suitings, trousering, shirtings, and readymades; denim; women's wear, including prints, voiles, and nightwear; school uniforms; corporate uniforms; work uniforms; hospitality uniforms; medical uniforms; bed linen; bath towels; specialty fabrics, and ready-to-stitch.
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