Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Tikona CommunicationBOM:513343 +5.00%18 Gross Margin % is 12.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 9.24. GuruFocus rates BOM:513343 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Steel companies, Tikona Communication ranks worse than 51.09% on this metric.
Tikona Communication (BOM:513343) 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
Tikona Communication had a gross margin of 12.55% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Tikona Communication Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tikona Communication Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Tikona Communication'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:513343 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Tikona Communication'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.
Tikona Communication Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tikona Communication's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tikona Communication'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.
Tikona Communication (BOM:513343) has a Gross Margin % of 12.55% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tikona Communication and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Tikona Communication ranks #304 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Tikona Communication's Gross Margin % too high?
Tikona Communication's current Gross Margin % of 12.55% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.24. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 13.11. Tikona Communication's value of 12.55% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tikona Communication ranks #304 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tikona Communication has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tikona Communication's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tikona Communication ranks #304 out of 595 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tikona Communication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 13.11. Tikona Communication's value of 12.55% is 4.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.24 vs. the industry median of 13.11, Tikona Communication 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 13.11, based on 595 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. Tikona Communication's current Gross Margin % of 12.55% is 4.3% 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 Tikona Communication and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 13.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tikona Communication's current Gross Margin % is 12.55%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 9.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tikona Communication stock overvalued right now?
Tikona Communication (BOM:513343) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.55%. The current Gross Margin % is 12.55%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.24 and 4.3% below the Steel industry median of 13.11. Tikona Communication's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Tikona Communication (BOM:513343), the current Gross Margin % is 12.55% as of Jun. 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.
Grand Foundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bright steel bars and wires. The company offers various heat treatment processes and supplies commercial lots of heat-treated bars to specific standards in the international market American, and German standards. Its products are utilized for various applications in the engineering industries, including petrochemical, oil and natural gas, and automotive industries.
18GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:513343
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:513343 has been successfully added to your 
