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Panasonic Carbon India Co (BOM:508941) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Panasonic Carbon India Co had a gross margin of 78.43% 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.
Panasonic Carbon India Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Panasonic Carbon India Co 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Panasonic Carbon India Co'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.
Panasonic Carbon India Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Carbon India Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic Carbon India Co'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.
Panasonic Carbon India Co (BOM:508941) has a Gross Margin % of 78.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Panasonic Carbon India Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 61.16. Over the past decade, Panasonic Carbon India Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.77 to 74.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Carbon India Co ranks #56 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Panasonic Carbon India Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Panasonic Carbon India Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.43% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 61.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.77 to a high of 74.29. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Panasonic Carbon India Co's value of 78.43% is 220.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Carbon India Co ranks #56 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Panasonic Carbon India Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Carbon India Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Carbon India Co ranks #56 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Panasonic Carbon India Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Panasonic Carbon India Co's value of 78.43% is 220.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Panasonic Carbon India Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.77 to 74.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.16 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Panasonic Carbon India Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Panasonic Carbon India Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.43% is 220.1% 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 Panasonic Carbon India Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panasonic Carbon India Co's current Gross Margin % is 78.43%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 61.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Carbon India Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Carbon India Co (BOM:508941) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹510.72, compared to a current price of ₹462.55 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.43%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 61.16 and 220.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Panasonic Carbon India Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Panasonic Carbon India Co (BOM:508941), the current Gross Margin % is 78.43% 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 Panasonic Carbon India Co (BOM:508941) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Carbon India Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹462.55 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹510.72.
GuruFocus considers Panasonic Carbon India Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:508941:
Gross Margin %: 78.43% (28% above median its 10-year median of 61.16)
GF Value™: ₹510.72 vs. price of ₹462.55 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 220.1% above the Hardware median (#56 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:508941 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panasonic Carbon India Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of carbon rods/carbon electrodes, which are used as a key component in dry cell batteries, catering to both domestic and export markets, including supplies to Panasonic group companies. Its product is carbon rods. The Company operates a manufacturing facility in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, and supplies its products to battery manufacturers in India as well as to overseas customers. Geographically, the Company operates in India and the rest of the world, with India generating maximum revenue.
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