Caprihans IndiaBOM:509486 +2.80%60 Gross Margin % is 36.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 28.78. GuruFocus rates BOM:509486 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹123.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Caprihans India ranks better than 68.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caprihans India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:509486'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.36 Med: 28.78 Max: 31.45
Current: 31.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Caprihans India was 31.45%. The lowest was 24.36%. And the median was 28.78%.
BOM:509486's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.59% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs BOM:509486: 31.45
Caprihans India had a gross margin of 36.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Caprihans India was 2.90% per year.
Caprihans India (BOM:509486) 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
Caprihans India had a gross margin of 36.61% 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.
Caprihans India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caprihans India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caprihans India'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:509486 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Caprihans India'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.
Caprihans India Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Caprihans India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caprihans India'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.
Caprihans India (BOM:509486) has a Gross Margin % of 36.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caprihans India and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 28.78. Over the past decade, Caprihans India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.36 to 31.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Caprihans India ranks #490 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Caprihans India's Gross Margin % too high?
Caprihans India's current Gross Margin % of 36.61% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 28.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.36 to a high of 31.45. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Caprihans India's value of 36.61% is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caprihans India ranks #490 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caprihans India has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caprihans India's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Caprihans India ranks #490 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Caprihans India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Caprihans India's value of 36.61% is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Caprihans India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.36 to 31.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.78 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Caprihans India 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Caprihans India's current Gross Margin % of 36.61% is 56.7% 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 Caprihans India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caprihans India's current Gross Margin % is 36.61%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 28.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caprihans India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caprihans India (BOM:509486) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹123.27, compared to a current price of ₹78.89 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.61%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 28.78 and 56.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Caprihans India's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Caprihans India (BOM:509486), the current Gross Margin % is 36.61% 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 Caprihans India (BOM:509486) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caprihans India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹78.89 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹123.27.
GuruFocus considers Caprihans India to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509486:
Gross Margin %: 36.61% (27% above median its 10-year median of 28.78)
GF Value™: ₹123.27 vs. price of ₹78.89 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Chemicals median (#490 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509486 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caprihans India Ltd operates in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film industry. The company is engaged in the business of processing plastic polymers and manufacturing PVC films. In addition, it also produces PVDC-coated rigid PVC film and certain other plastic products through extrusion processes. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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