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Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) 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
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency had a gross margin of 85.97% 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.
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:501430 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency'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.
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency'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.
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) has a Gross Margin % of 85.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.22. Over the past decade, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.09 to 90.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #6 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Gross Margin % too high?
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Gross Margin % of 85.97% is near median its 10-year median of 80.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.09 to a high of 90.76. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's value of 85.97% is 88.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #6 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency ranks #6 out of 353 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's value of 85.97% is 88.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.09 to 90.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.22 vs. the industry median of 45.66, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.66, based on 353 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. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Gross Margin % of 85.97% is 88.3% 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's current Gross Margin % is 85.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,189.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,599.00 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 85.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.22 and 88.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.66. Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430), the current Gross Margin % is 85.97% 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 Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency (BOM:501430) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,599.00 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,189.59.
GuruFocus considers Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:501430:
Gross Margin %: 85.97% (near median its 10-year median of 80.22)
GF Value™: ₹2,189.59 vs. price of ₹1,599.00 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.3% above the Restaurants median (#6 of 353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501430 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bombay Cycle & Motor Agency Ltd is an India-based company with the main objective to undertake business of sales and servicing of motor cars. The company diversified its operations in Restaurant and Banquets services at its Hospitality Division situated at Opera House. The company operates in two segments which include Auto Division and Hospitality Division. Hospitality Division includes the sale of food and beverage. Auto Division includes servicing of cars.
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