Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Duncan EngineeringBOM:504908 -0.73%76 Gross Margin % is 44.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 42.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:504908 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹503.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,000 Industrial Products companies, Duncan Engineering ranks better than 88.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Duncan Engineering's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504908'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35 Med: 42.15 Max: 48.38
Current: 48.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Duncan Engineering was 48.38%. The lowest was 35.00%. And the median was 42.15%.
BOM:504908's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.17% of 3000
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs BOM:504908: 48.38
Duncan Engineering had a gross margin of 44.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Duncan Engineering was 1.60% per year.
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
Duncan Engineering had a gross margin of 44.82% 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.
Duncan Engineering Gross Margin % Related Terms
Duncan Engineering Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Duncan Engineering'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:504908 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Duncan Engineering'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.
Duncan Engineering Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Duncan Engineering's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duncan Engineering'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.
Duncan Engineering (BOM:504908) has a Gross Margin % of 44.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Duncan Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.15. Over the past decade, Duncan Engineering's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.00 to 48.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Duncan Engineering ranks #355 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Duncan Engineering's Gross Margin % too high?
Duncan Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 44.82% is near median its 10-year median of 42.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 48.38. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Duncan Engineering's value of 44.82% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duncan Engineering ranks #355 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Duncan Engineering has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duncan Engineering's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Duncan Engineering ranks #355 out of 3000 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Duncan Engineering in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Duncan Engineering's value of 44.82% is 67.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Duncan Engineering's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.00 to 48.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.15 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Duncan Engineering 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 3,000 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. Duncan Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 44.82% is 67.1% 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 Duncan Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duncan Engineering's current Gross Margin % is 44.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duncan Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duncan Engineering (BOM:504908) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹503.74, compared to a current price of ₹379.25 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.15 and 67.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Duncan Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Duncan Engineering (BOM:504908), the current Gross Margin % is 44.82% 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 Duncan Engineering (BOM:504908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duncan Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹379.25 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹503.74.
GuruFocus considers Duncan Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504908:
Gross Margin %: 44.82% (near median its 10-year median of 42.15)
GF Value™: ₹503.74 vs. price of ₹379.25 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Industrial Products median (#355 of 3000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Duncan Engineering Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and assembling of fluid power and automation products. Its business segment is Fluid power automation, Automotive Tyres Valves and Accessories. The products offered by the group are Hydraulic cylinders, Pneumatic valves. Air cylinders, Rotary Actuator, Limit switch box, Control panels and others. The company has a business presence in India and Outside India. The majority of the revenue is generated from India.
76GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:504908
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:504908 has been successfully added to your 
