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Elcid InvestmentsBOM:503681 -0.26%23 Gross Margin % is 88.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 99.60. GuruFocus rates BOM:503681 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹107,691.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Elcid Investments ranks better than 92.91% 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
Elcid Investments had a gross margin of 88.28% 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.
Elcid Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elcid Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elcid Investments'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:503681 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Elcid Investments'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.
Elcid Investments Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Elcid Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elcid Investments'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.
Elcid Investments (BOM:503681) has a Gross Margin % of 88.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elcid Investments and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 99.60. Over the past decade, Elcid Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.29 to 99.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Elcid Investments ranks #39 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Elcid Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Elcid Investments' current Gross Margin % of 88.28% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 99.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.29 to a high of 99.76. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. Elcid Investments' value of 88.28% is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elcid Investments ranks #39 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elcid Investments has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elcid Investments' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Elcid Investments ranks #39 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elcid Investments in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. Elcid Investments' value of 88.28% is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Elcid Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.29 to 99.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.60 vs. the industry median of 57.13, Elcid Investments 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.13, based on 550 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. Elcid Investments's current Gross Margin % of 88.28% is 54.5% 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 Elcid Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elcid Investments's current Gross Margin % is 88.28%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 99.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elcid Investments (BOM:503681) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹107,691.76, compared to a current price of ₹112,000.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.28%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 99.60 and 54.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.13. Elcid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Elcid Investments (BOM:503681), the current Gross Margin % is 88.28% 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 Elcid Investments (BOM:503681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elcid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹112,000.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹107,691.76.
GuruFocus considers Elcid Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:503681:
Gross Margin %: 88.28% (11% below median its 10-year median of 99.60)
GF Value™: ₹107,691.76 vs. price of ₹112,000.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Asset Management median (#39 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:503681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elcid Investments Ltd is an India-based non-banking finance company. The company's business is to make investments in shares, debentures, and mutual funds. It generates revenue from interest, dividends, and profit from the sale of the investment.
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