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
Fedders Holding had a gross margin of -6.99% 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.
Fedders Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fedders Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fedders Holding'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:511628 vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Fedders Holding'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.
Fedders Holding Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Fedders Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fedders Holding'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.
Fedders Holding (BOM:511628) has a Gross Margin % of -6.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fedders Holding and its competitors. Over the past decade, Fedders Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.00 to 85.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Fedders Holding ranks #348 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Fedders Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Fedders Holding's current Gross Margin % is -6.99%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 85.75. Based on the distribution chart, Fedders Holding ranks #348 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fedders Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fedders Holding's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Fedders Holding ranks #348 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fedders Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.81. Historically, Fedders Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.00 to 85.75 over the past decade. 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.81, based on 387 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 Fedders Holding and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fedders Holding's current Gross Margin % is -6.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fedders Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fedders Holding (BOM:511628) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.14, compared to a current price of ₹44.10 — trading 90.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -6.99%. Fedders Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Fedders Holding (BOM:511628), the current Gross Margin % is -6.99% 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 Fedders Holding (BOM:511628) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fedders Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹44.10 is trading 90.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.14.
GuruFocus considers Fedders Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:511628:
Gross Margin %: -6.99%
GF Value™: ₹23.14 vs. price of ₹44.10 (90.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:511628 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fedders Holding Ltd operates as a holding company with investments in various sectors including steel manufacturing, iron ore mining, and financial advisory services. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in iron ore beneficiation, steel billet production, and aims to develop facilities for manufacturing TMT bars and pipes. The company also provides corporate and transaction advisory services, specializing in real estate and distressed debt resolution. Its revenue comes from its investment portfolio and advisory activities, supported by operational businesses in steel and mining. Geographically it derives maximum revenue within India.
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