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Shantai IndustriesBOM:512297 44 Gross Margin % is -20.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:512297 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹55.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Shantai Industries ranks worse than 95.81% on this metric.
Shantai Industries Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -39.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shantai Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:512297'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.82 Med: 5.17 Max: 18.59
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shantai Industries was 18.59%. The lowest was -2.82%. And the median was 5.17%.
BOM:512297's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.81% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:512297: 1.19
Shantai Industries had a gross margin of -20.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shantai Industries was -39.10% per year.
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
Shantai Industries had a gross margin of -20.19% 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.
Shantai Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shantai Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shantai 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Shantai 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.
Shantai Industries Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shantai Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shantai 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.
Shantai Industries (BOM:512297) has a Gross Margin % of -20.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shantai Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shantai Industries ranks #984 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is Shantai Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Shantai Industries' current Gross Margin % is -20.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Shantai Industries ranks #984 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shantai Industries has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shantai Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Shantai Industries ranks #984 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shantai Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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 Shantai Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shantai Industries's current Gross Margin % is -20.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shantai Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shantai Industries (BOM:512297) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹55.74, compared to a current price of ₹93.21 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -20.19%. Shantai Industries' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Shantai Industries (BOM:512297), the current Gross Margin % is -20.19% 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 Shantai Industries (BOM:512297) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shantai Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹93.21 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹55.74.
GuruFocus considers Shantai Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512297:
Gross Margin %: -20.19%
GF Value™: ₹55.74 vs. price of ₹93.21 (67.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shantai Industries Ltd is involved in the textile division. It is engaged in textiles, with operations in synthetic textile exports and the finished garments industry. The company generates revenue and operates in India.
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