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BOM:508956's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.18% of 619
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 50
vs BOM:508956: -30.89
HB Leasing & Finance Co had a gross margin of -61.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HB Leasing & Finance Co was 0.00% per year.
HB Leasing & Finance Co (BOM:508956) 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
HB Leasing & Finance Co had a gross margin of -61.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
HB Leasing & Finance Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
HB Leasing & Finance 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.
BOM:508956 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, HB Leasing & Finance 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.
HB Leasing & Finance Co Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, HB Leasing & Finance Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HB Leasing & Finance 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.
HB Leasing & Finance Co (BOM:508956) has a Gross Margin % of -61.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HB Leasing & Finance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HB Leasing & Finance Co ranks #583 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is HB Leasing & Finance Co's Gross Margin % too high?
HB Leasing & Finance Co's current Gross Margin % is -61.67%. Based on the distribution chart, HB Leasing & Finance Co ranks #583 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HB Leasing & Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HB Leasing & Finance Co's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, HB Leasing & Finance Co ranks #583 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HB Leasing & Finance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.00, based on 619 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. 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 HB Leasing & Finance Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HB Leasing & Finance Co's current Gross Margin % is -61.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HB Leasing & Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HB Leasing & Finance Co (BOM:508956) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8.55, compared to a current price of ₹10.00 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -61.67%. HB Leasing & Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 HB Leasing & Finance Co (BOM:508956), the current Gross Margin % is -61.67% 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 HB Leasing & Finance Co (BOM:508956) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HB Leasing & Finance Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹10.00 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8.55.
GuruFocus considers HB Leasing & Finance Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:508956:
Gross Margin %: -61.67%
GF Value™: ₹8.55 vs. price of ₹10.00 (17% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:508956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HB Leasing & Finance Co Ltd is a non-banking financial company. It is involved in the activity of proprietory investment in stocks and securities. The company also engages in financial leasing activities.
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