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Stovec IndustriesBOM:504959 +1.17%70 Gross Margin % is 46.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 38.06. GuruFocus rates BOM:504959 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,219.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Stovec Industries ranks better than 86.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stovec Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504959'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.93 Med: 38.06 Max: 46.56
Current: 46.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stovec Industries was 46.56%. The lowest was 28.93%. And the median was 38.06%.
BOM:504959's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.32% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs BOM:504959: 46.56
Stovec Industries had a gross margin of 46.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stovec Industries was -0.90% 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
Stovec Industries had a gross margin of 46.76% 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.
Stovec Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stovec Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stovec Industries'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:504959 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stovec Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) has a Gross Margin % of 46.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stovec Industries and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 38.06. Over the past decade, Stovec Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.93 to 46.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #410 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Stovec Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Stovec Industries' current Gross Margin % of 46.76% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 38.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.93 to a high of 46.56. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Stovec Industries' value of 46.76% is 74.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #410 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stovec Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stovec Industries' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #410 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stovec Industries in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Stovec Industries' value of 46.76% is 74.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stovec Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.93 to 46.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.06 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Stovec Industries 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 26.84, based on 2,998 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. Stovec Industries's current Gross Margin % of 46.76% is 74.2% 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 Stovec Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stovec Industries's current Gross Margin % is 46.76%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 38.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stovec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,219.93, compared to a current price of ₹1,719.95 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.76%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 38.06 and 74.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Stovec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959), the current Gross Margin % is 46.76% 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,719.95 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,219.93.
GuruFocus considers Stovec Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504959:
Gross Margin %: 46.76% (23% above median its 10-year median of 38.06)
GF Value™: ₹2,219.93 vs. price of ₹1,719.95 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% above the Industrial Products median (#410 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504959 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stovec Industries Ltd is engaged in the production of Rotary Screens and Printing Machines and manufacturer of precision metal components. The firm operates in two segments namely Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment and Graphics Product segment. The Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment generates the majority of revenue. It comprises Perforated Rotary Screens, Lacquer & Auxiliary Chemicals, Rotary Screen Printing Machine, Engraving Equipment, Components and Spares, and Digital Ink. The Graphics Product segment comprises Anilox Rollers, Rotamesh screens, and RotaPlate. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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