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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
Investment & Precision Castings had a gross margin of 33.10% 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.
Investment & Precision Castings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Investment & Precision Castings 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:504786 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Investment & Precision Castings'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.
Investment & Precision Castings Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Investment & Precision Castings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investment & Precision Castings'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.
Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) has a Gross Margin % of 33.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Investment & Precision Castings and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 26.53. Over the past decade, Investment & Precision Castings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.71 to 36.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #65 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Investment & Precision Castings' Gross Margin % too high?
Investment & Precision Castings' current Gross Margin % of 33.10% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 26.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.71 to a high of 36.90. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Investment & Precision Castings' value of 33.10% is 163.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #65 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Investment & Precision Castings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment & Precision Castings' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Investment & Precision Castings ranks #65 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Investment & Precision Castings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Investment & Precision Castings' value of 33.10% is 163.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Investment & Precision Castings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.71 to 36.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.53 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Investment & Precision Castings 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 594 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. Investment & Precision Castings's current Gross Margin % of 33.10% is 163.7% 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 Investment & Precision Castings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment & Precision Castings's current Gross Margin % is 33.10%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 26.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment & Precision Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹464.15, compared to a current price of ₹1,002.50 — trading 116% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.10%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 26.53 and 163.7% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Investment & Precision Castings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786), the current Gross Margin % is 33.10% 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 Investment & Precision Castings (BOM:504786) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment & Precision Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,002.50 is trading 116% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹464.15.
GuruFocus considers Investment & Precision Castings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504786:
Gross Margin %: 33.10% (25% above median its 10-year median of 26.53)
GF Value™: ₹464.15 vs. price of ₹1,002.50 (116% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.7% above the Steel median (#65 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investment & Precision Castings Business Description
Investment & Precision Castings Ltd is engaged in the steel casting business. The company's products portfolio includes two-three-four-wheeler, bus tractor parts; aircraft parts; turbochargers for diesel engines; power plants, pumps and valves, medical implants; electrical and instrumentation; general engineering; electronics; electronics; compressors; artisan castings; and machined components from bar stock. The company also provides its products and services to ancillaries and the wind power generation industry. It operates in two segments Investment Castings and Power Generation. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Investment Castings segment.
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