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Lime ChemicalsBOM:507759 47 Gross Margin % is 27.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 37.66. GuruFocus rates BOM:507759 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹10.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Lime Chemicals ranks better than 51.25% 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
Lime Chemicals had a gross margin of 27.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Lime Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lime Chemicals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lime Chemicals'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:507759 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lime Chemicals'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.
Lime Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lime Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lime Chemicals'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.
Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) has a Gross Margin % of 27.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lime Chemicals and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 37.66. Over the past decade, Lime Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.09 to 48.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #760 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Lime Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Lime Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 27.66% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 37.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.09 to a high of 48.29. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Lime Chemicals' value of 27.66% is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #760 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lime Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lime Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lime Chemicals ranks #760 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lime Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Lime Chemicals' value of 27.66% is 17.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lime Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.09 to 48.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.66 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Lime Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Lime Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 27.66% is 17.6% 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 Lime Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lime Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 27.66%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 37.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lime Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹10.82, compared to a current price of ₹15.45 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.66%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 37.66 and 17.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Lime Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759), the current Gross Margin % is 27.66% 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 Lime Chemicals (BOM:507759) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lime Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹15.45 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹10.82.
GuruFocus considers Lime Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507759:
Gross Margin %: 27.66% (27% below median its 10-year median of 37.66)
GF Value™: ₹10.82 vs. price of ₹15.45 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% above the Chemicals median (#760 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507759 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lime Chemicals Ltd is engaged in Trading business of Calcium Carbonate. The company's product is used as a raw material in various industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, tooth paste, PVC, rubber, plastic, polymer, cable, leather, paper, paints, and others. Majority of the company's revenue comes from the Indian region.
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