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Abans EnterprisesBOM:512165 +0.50%65 Gross Margin % is 0.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates BOM:512165 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹220.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, Abans Enterprises ranks worse than 88.39% on this metric.
Abans Enterprises (BOM:512165) 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
Abans Enterprises had a gross margin of 0.11% 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.
Abans Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
Abans Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abans Enterprises'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:512165 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Abans Enterprises'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.
Abans Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Abans Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abans Enterprises'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.
Abans Enterprises (BOM:512165) has a Gross Margin % of 0.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Abans Enterprises and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Abans Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Abans Enterprises ranks #548 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Abans Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
Abans Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 0.11% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.38. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.03. Abans Enterprises' value of 0.11% is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abans Enterprises ranks #548 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abans Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abans Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Abans Enterprises ranks #548 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Abans Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.03. Abans Enterprises' value of 0.11% is 99.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Abans Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 50.03, Abans Enterprises 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.03, based on 620 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. Abans Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 0.11% is 99.8% 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 Abans Enterprises and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abans Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 0.11%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abans Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abans Enterprises (BOM:512165) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹220.06, compared to a current price of ₹26.39 — trading 88% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.11%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 99.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 50.03. Abans Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Abans Enterprises (BOM:512165), the current Gross Margin % is 0.11% 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 Abans Enterprises (BOM:512165) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abans Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.39 is trading 88% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹220.06.
GuruFocus considers Abans Enterprises to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512165:
Gross Margin %: 0.11% (89% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: ₹220.06 vs. price of ₹26.39 (88% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.8% below the Capital Markets median (#548 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abans Enterprises Ltd is involved in the business of trading, processing, broking, and consulting in commodities, agricultural products, precious metals, shares, and derivatives in electronic exchanges.
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