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Taparia ToolsBOM:505685 86 Gross Margin % is 49.33% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 27.30. GuruFocus rates BOM:505685 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹12.18 (Fairly Valued). Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, Taparia Tools ranks better than 88.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taparia Tools's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505685'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.1 Med: 27.3 Max: 48.31
Current: 48.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taparia Tools was 48.31%. The lowest was 23.10%. And the median was 27.30%.
BOM:505685's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.19% of 3007
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs BOM:505685: 48.31
Taparia Tools had a gross margin of 49.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taparia Tools was 4.00% 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
Taparia Tools had a gross margin of 49.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Taparia Tools Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taparia Tools Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taparia Tools'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:505685 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Taparia Tools'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.
Taparia Tools Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Taparia Tools's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taparia Tools'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.
Taparia Tools (BOM:505685) has a Gross Margin % of 49.33% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taparia Tools and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 27.30. Over the past decade, Taparia Tools' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.10 to 48.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Taparia Tools ranks #355 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Taparia Tools' Gross Margin % too high?
Taparia Tools' current Gross Margin % of 49.33% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 27.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.10 to a high of 48.31. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. Taparia Tools' value of 49.33% is 83% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taparia Tools ranks #355 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taparia Tools has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taparia Tools' Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taparia Tools ranks #355 out of 3007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taparia Tools in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. Taparia Tools' value of 49.33% is 83% above this benchmark. Historically, Taparia Tools' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.10 to 48.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.30 vs. the industry median of 26.95, Taparia Tools 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 26.95, based on 3,007 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. Taparia Tools's current Gross Margin % of 49.33% is 83% 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 Taparia Tools and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taparia Tools's current Gross Margin % is 49.33%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 27.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taparia Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taparia Tools (BOM:505685) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹12.18, compared to a current price of ₹12.14 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.33%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 27.30 and 83% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.95. Taparia Tools' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Taparia Tools (BOM:505685), the current Gross Margin % is 49.33% as of Jun. 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 Taparia Tools (BOM:505685) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taparia Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.14 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹12.18.
GuruFocus considers Taparia Tools to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505685:
Gross Margin %: 49.33% (81% above median its 10-year median of 27.30)
GF Value™: ₹12.18 vs. price of ₹12.14 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83% above the Industrial Products median (#355 of 3007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taparia Tools Ltd manufactures and trades in hand tools in India. It offers adjustable spanners, pliers, mini pliers, screwdriver bits and sets, toolsets, sockets, socket accessories, socket sets, torque wrenches, pipe wrenches and vice, hammers, clamps, wheel spanners and sets, and other tools. The company operates in a single business segment, which is manufacturing hand tools.
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