Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel (BOM:504864) 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
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel had a gross margin of -2.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel'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.
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel'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.
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel (BOM:504864) has a Gross Margin % of -2.98% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel and its competitors.
Is Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's Gross Margin % too high?
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's current Gross Margin % is -2.98%.
How does Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's Gross Margin % compare to NUE?
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's Gross Margin % of -2.98% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. 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 592 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. 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 Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel 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. Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel's current Gross Margin % is -2.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel (BOM:504864) has a current Gross Margin % of -2.98%. The current Gross Margin % is -2.98%. 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 Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel (BOM:504864), the current Gross Margin % is -2.98% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Orissa Sponge Iron & Steel Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling iron and steel. It mainly operates coal-based sponge iron plants, waste energy recovery-based power plants, and a billet-making plant. The Company's business activities falls within a single primary business segment which is Iron & Steel. The firm generates revenues through the sale of surplus power, and also involves in providing engineering and technical services. It operates a coal-based sponge iron plant, waste energy recovery-based power plants, and a billet-making plant.
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