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Royal IndiaBOM:512047 -0.51%50 Gross Margin % is -40.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:512047 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Royal India ranks worse than 90.04% on this metric.
Royal India Corp Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:512047'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 5.47 Max: 28.06
Current: 10.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Royal India was 28.06%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 5.47%.
BOM:512047's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.04% of 1114
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs BOM:512047: 10.23
Royal India had a gross margin of -40.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Royal India was -27.00% per year.
Royal India (BOM:512047) 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
Royal India had a gross margin of -40.77% 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.
Royal India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Royal India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Royal 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.
Royal India Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal 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.
Royal India (BOM:512047) has a Gross Margin % of -40.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Royal India and its competitors. Over the past decade, Royal India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.42 to 28.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal India ranks #1003 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Royal India's Gross Margin % too high?
Royal India's current Gross Margin % is -40.77%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 28.06. Based on the distribution chart, Royal India ranks #1003 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal India has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal India's Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Royal India ranks #1003 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Royal India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Historically, Royal India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.42 to 28.06 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,114 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 Royal India and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal India's current Gross Margin % is -40.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal India (BOM:512047) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.58, compared to a current price of ₹5.87 — trading 271.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -40.77%. Royal India's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Royal India (BOM:512047), the current Gross Margin % is -40.77% 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 Royal India (BOM:512047) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.87 is trading 271.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.58.
GuruFocus considers Royal India to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512047:
Gross Margin %: -40.77%
GF Value™: ₹1.58 vs. price of ₹5.87 (271.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512047 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal India Corp Ltd is engaged in the wholesale trading of Gold Bullion, plain gold jewelry, gold coins, and medallions. It derives the majority of its revenue from Local Gold Bar Sales. The Company has business operations mainly in India.
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