Standard Capital MarketsBOM:511700 -2.56%47 Gross Margin % is 19.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 71.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:511700 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Credit Services companies, Standard Capital Markets ranks worse than 89.15% on this metric.
BOM:511700's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.15% of 387
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 51.88
vs BOM:511700: 5.01
Standard Capital Markets had a gross margin of 19.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Standard Capital Markets was -41.70% per year.
Standard Capital Markets (BOM:511700) 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
Standard Capital Markets had a gross margin of 19.55% 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.
Standard Capital Markets Gross Margin % Related Terms
Standard Capital Markets 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:511700 vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Standard Capital Markets'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.
Standard Capital Markets Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Capital Markets's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Capital Markets'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.
Standard Capital Markets (BOM:511700) has a Gross Margin % of 19.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Standard Capital Markets and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 71.04. Over the past decade, Standard Capital Markets' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.01 to 98.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Capital Markets ranks #345 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Standard Capital Markets' Gross Margin % too high?
Standard Capital Markets' current Gross Margin % of 19.55% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 71.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 98.04. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Standard Capital Markets' value of 19.55% is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Capital Markets ranks #345 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Capital Markets has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Capital Markets' Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Standard Capital Markets ranks #345 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Standard Capital Markets in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Standard Capital Markets' value of 19.55% is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Capital Markets' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.01 to 98.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.04 vs. the industry median of 51.88, Standard Capital Markets has consistently been below 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.88, 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. Standard Capital Markets's current Gross Margin % of 19.55% is 62.3% below 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 Standard Capital Markets and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Capital Markets's current Gross Margin % is 19.55%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 71.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Capital Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Capital Markets (BOM:511700) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.35, compared to a current price of ₹0.38 — trading 83.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.55%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 71.04 and 62.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.88. Standard Capital Markets' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Standard Capital Markets (BOM:511700), the current Gross Margin % is 19.55% 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 Standard Capital Markets (BOM:511700) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Capital Markets stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.38 is trading 83.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.35.
GuruFocus considers Standard Capital Markets to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:511700:
Gross Margin %: 19.55% (72% below median its 10-year median of 71.04)
GF Value™: ₹2.35 vs. price of ₹0.38 (83.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% below the Credit Services median (#345 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:511700 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Capital Markets Ltd is an Indian non-banking financial company. It is engaged in providing financial solutions aimed at supporting businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals across diverse sectors. The various financing solutions offered by the company include personal loans, gold loans, business loans, education loans, loan syndication services, and working capital loans, among others.
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