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Empire IndustriesBOM:509525 +4.23%69 Gross Margin % is 58.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 43.16. GuruFocus rates BOM:509525 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,396.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Empire Industries ranks better than 89.13% 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
Empire Industries had a gross margin of 58.30% 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.
Empire Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Empire Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Industries'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Empire Industries'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.
Empire Industries Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Empire Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Industries'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.
Empire Industries (BOM:509525) has a Gross Margin % of 58.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Empire Industries and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 43.16. Over the past decade, Empire Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.55 to 54.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Industries ranks #56 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Empire Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Empire Industries' current Gross Margin % of 58.30% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 43.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.55 to a high of 54.77. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Empire Industries' value of 58.30% is 125.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Industries ranks #56 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empire Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Industries' Gross Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Empire Industries ranks #56 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Empire Industries in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Empire Industries' value of 58.30% is 125.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.55 to 54.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.16 vs. the industry median of 25.88, Empire Industries 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.88, based on 515 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. Empire Industries's current Gross Margin % of 58.30% is 125.3% 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 Empire Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Industries's current Gross Margin % is 58.30%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 43.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Industries (BOM:509525) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,396.33, compared to a current price of ₹1,072.80 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.30%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 43.16 and 125.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.88. Empire Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Empire Industries (BOM:509525), the current Gross Margin % is 58.30% 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 Empire Industries (BOM:509525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,072.80 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,396.33.
GuruFocus considers Empire Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509525:
Gross Margin %: 58.30% (35% above median its 10-year median of 43.16)
GF Value™: ₹1,396.33 vs. price of ₹1,072.80 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.3% above the Conglomerates median (#56 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire Industries Ltd is a multi-divisional company engaged in different businesses. Its segments are Manufacturing - comprising of manufacturing glass bottles; Trading, Business Support Services, Consultancy, Commission; and Property development. The company derives revenue from the business of manufacturing of container glass, trading in frozen foods, indenting and real estate. It also imports frozen foods from the market and distributes them to hotels, provides office space on a leave and license basis to companies and banks, develops residential, and provides workspace solutions to clients. The company operates in India and internationally.
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