Simplex CastingsBOM:513472 +0.08%70 Gross Margin % is 34.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 38.30. GuruFocus rates BOM:513472 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹353.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Simplex Castings ranks better than 66.24% on this metric.
Simplex Castings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simplex Castings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513472'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.53 Med: 38.3 Max: 50.78
Current: 33.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Simplex Castings was 50.78%. The lowest was -27.53%. And the median was 38.30%.
BOM:513472's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.24% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs BOM:513472: 33.25
Simplex Castings had a gross margin of 34.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Simplex Castings was -8.60% 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
Simplex Castings had a gross margin of 34.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Simplex Castings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Simplex Castings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simplex Castings'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:513472 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Simplex Castings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) has a Gross Margin % of 34.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Simplex Castings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 38.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #1012 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Simplex Castings' Gross Margin % too high?
Simplex Castings' current Gross Margin % of 34.45% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 38.30. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Simplex Castings' value of 34.45% is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #1012 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simplex Castings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simplex Castings' Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #1012 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Simplex Castings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Simplex Castings' value of 34.45% is 28.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 38.30 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Simplex Castings has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.84, based on 2,998 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. Simplex Castings's current Gross Margin % of 34.45% is 28.4% above 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 Simplex Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simplex Castings's current Gross Margin % is 34.45%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 38.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simplex Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹353.37, compared to a current price of ₹519.15 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.45%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 38.30 and 28.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Simplex Castings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472), the current Gross Margin % is 34.45% 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹519.15 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹353.37.
GuruFocus considers Simplex Castings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513472:
Gross Margin %: 34.45% (10% below median its 10-year median of 38.30)
GF Value™: ₹353.37 vs. price of ₹519.15 (46.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1012 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simplex Castings Ltd is an India-based company operating in the steel castings industry. It manufactures and sells iron cast equipment, fabricated equipment, steel, SG iron, special alloy cast equipment, forging quality ingots, and other related products. It has only one reportable segment which is Manufacturing of SG lron, Steel, Special Alloy Castings, C.l. Castings and Equipments. The company serves various industrial sectors like steel, railways, power, mining, cement, sugar, chemicals, earthmovers, machine tools, shipbuilding, oil and gas, and defense. Also, the firm offers work contract services. Some of its products include Coke Oven Doors & Assemblies, Sinter & Pallet Cars, Railway bogies, and Mould. The group sells its products in India and also exports internationally.
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