BOM:504176's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.32% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs BOM:504176: 70.42
High Energy Batteries (India) had a gross margin of 71.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
High Energy Batteries (India) (BOM:504176) 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
High Energy Batteries (India) had a gross margin of 71.00% 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.
High Energy Batteries (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
High Energy Batteries (India) 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.
High Energy Batteries (India) Gross Margin % Chart
BOM:504176 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, High Energy Batteries (India)'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.
High Energy Batteries (India) Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, High Energy Batteries (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High Energy Batteries (India)'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.
High Energy Batteries (India) (BOM:504176) has a Gross Margin % of 71.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on High Energy Batteries (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.65. Over the past decade, High Energy Batteries (India)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 70.66. According to the industry distribution chart, High Energy Batteries (India) ranks #16 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is High Energy Batteries (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
High Energy Batteries (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 71.00% is near median its 10-year median of 65.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.49 to a high of 70.66. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. High Energy Batteries (India)'s value of 71.00% is 166.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Energy Batteries (India) ranks #16 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, High Energy Batteries (India) has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Energy Batteries (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, High Energy Batteries (India) ranks #16 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places High Energy Batteries (India) in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. High Energy Batteries (India)'s value of 71.00% is 166.4% above this benchmark. Historically, High Energy Batteries (India)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 70.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.65 vs. the industry median of 26.65, High Energy Batteries (India) 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. High Energy Batteries (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 71.00% is 166.4% 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 High Energy Batteries (India) and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. High Energy Batteries (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 71.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Energy Batteries (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Energy Batteries (India) (BOM:504176) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹611.57, compared to a current price of ₹564.85 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.65 and 166.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. High Energy Batteries (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 High Energy Batteries (India) (BOM:504176), the current Gross Margin % is 71.00% 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 High Energy Batteries (India) (BOM:504176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Energy Batteries (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹564.85 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹611.57.
GuruFocus considers High Energy Batteries (India) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504176:
Gross Margin %: 71.00% (near median its 10-year median of 65.65)
GF Value™: ₹611.57 vs. price of ₹564.85 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#16 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High Energy Batteries (India) Business Description
High Energy Batteries (India) Ltd is a battery manufacturer with its factory located at Mathur, near Trichy. The batteries are manufactured for use in Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and Launch Vehicles. It also has the facility to manufacture commercial batteries for auto and standby VRLA Applications. It has two business segments Aerospace, Naval and Power System Batteries and Lead Acid Batteries includes Batteries for commercial application are manufactured. It generates majority of revenue from Aerospace, Naval and Power System Batteries Silver-based and Nickel-based Batteries are manufactured in this segment; customers in majority being the Defence Ministry of Indian Government. It has presence in Domestic as well as Export market of which majority of revenue comes from Domestic.
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