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What is J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin %?
J.B. Chemicals & PharmaceuticalsBOM:506943 85 Gross Margin % is 69.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 63.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:506943 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,950.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Drug Manufacturers companies, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 81% on this metric.
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
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of 69.67% 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.
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % Related Terms
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals'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.
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals'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.
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (BOM:506943) has a Gross Margin % of 69.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 63.45. Over the past decade, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.81 to 68.75. According to the industry distribution chart, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals ranks #179 out of 942 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % too high?
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' current Gross Margin % of 69.67% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 63.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.81 to a high of 68.75. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' value of 69.67% is 43.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals ranks #179 out of 942 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals ranks #179 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' value of 69.67% is 43.5% above this benchmark. Historically, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.81 to 68.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.45 vs. the industry median of 48.54, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.54, based on 942 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. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals's current Gross Margin % of 69.67% is 43.5% 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 J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals's current Gross Margin % is 69.67%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 63.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (BOM:506943) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,950.89, compared to a current price of ₹2,412.25 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.67%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 63.45 and 43.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 48.54. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (BOM:506943), the current Gross Margin % is 69.67% 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 J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (BOM:506943) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,412.25 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,950.89.
GuruFocus considers J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506943:
Gross Margin %: 69.67% (10% above median its 10-year median of 63.45)
GF Value™: ₹1,950.89 vs. price of ₹2,412.25 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#179 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506943 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Business Description
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd is an India-based pharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing of diverse range of pharmaceutical formulations, herbal remedies and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The company's products include various pharmaceutical dosage forms like tablets, capsules, lozenges, syrups and injectables. It has only one reportable business segment, i.e., Pharmaceuticals. The Company derives revenue from the manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The company sells its products in India and also exports them to other international countries. The maximum revenue is generated from India.
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