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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
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers had a gross margin of 64.19% 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.
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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:506808 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
* 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.
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) has a Gross Margin % of 64.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 53.18. Over the past decade, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.69 to 66.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #5 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Gross Margin % too high?
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Gross Margin % of 64.19% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 53.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.69 to a high of 66.72. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 64.19% is 158.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #5 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #5 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 64.19% is 158.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.69 to 66.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.18 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 245 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. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % of 64.19% is 158.7% 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % is 64.19%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 53.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹75.54, compared to a current price of ₹61.93 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.19%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 53.18 and 158.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808), the current Gross Margin % is 64.19% 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹61.93 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹75.54.
GuruFocus considers Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506808:
Gross Margin %: 64.19% (21% above median its 10-year median of 53.18)
GF Value™: ₹75.54 vs. price of ₹61.93 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.7% above the Agriculture median (#5 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling Light Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride Fertilizer and has its manufacturing facility at Tuticorin. Its product portfolio includes soda ash, ammonium chloride fertilizer, ammonium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate. The company has one business segment, namely the manufacture of Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride (Dual Products).
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