Shree Steelwire RopesBOM:513488 +7.86%47 Gross Margin % is 47.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 30.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:513488 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹12.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Shree Steelwire Ropes ranks better than 94.76% on this metric.
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
Shree Steelwire Ropes had a gross margin of 47.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Shree Steelwire Ropes Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shree Steelwire Ropes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shree Steelwire Ropes'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:513488 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shree Steelwire Ropes'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.
Shree Steelwire Ropes Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shree Steelwire Ropes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shree Steelwire Ropes'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.
Shree Steelwire Ropes (BOM:513488) has a Gross Margin % of 47.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shree Steelwire Ropes and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 30.75. Over the past decade, Shree Steelwire Ropes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.00 to 48.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Shree Steelwire Ropes ranks #31 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Shree Steelwire Ropes' Gross Margin % too high?
Shree Steelwire Ropes' current Gross Margin % of 47.77% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 30.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.00 to a high of 48.73. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Shree Steelwire Ropes' value of 47.77% is 280.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shree Steelwire Ropes ranks #31 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shree Steelwire Ropes has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shree Steelwire Ropes' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shree Steelwire Ropes ranks #31 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shree Steelwire Ropes in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Shree Steelwire Ropes' value of 47.77% is 280.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shree Steelwire Ropes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.00 to 48.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.75 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Shree Steelwire Ropes 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 a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Shree Steelwire Ropes's current Gross Margin % of 47.77% is 280.6% 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 Shree Steelwire Ropes and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shree Steelwire Ropes's current Gross Margin % is 47.77%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 30.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shree Steelwire Ropes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shree Steelwire Ropes (BOM:513488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹12.89, compared to a current price of ₹21.82 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.77%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 30.75 and 280.6% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Shree Steelwire Ropes' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Shree Steelwire Ropes (BOM:513488), the current Gross Margin % is 47.77% 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 Shree Steelwire Ropes (BOM:513488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shree Steelwire Ropes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹21.82 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹12.89.
GuruFocus considers Shree Steelwire Ropes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513488:
Gross Margin %: 47.77% (55% above median its 10-year median of 30.75)
GF Value™: ₹12.89 vs. price of ₹21.82 (69.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 280.6% above the Steel median (#31 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shree Steelwire Ropes Ltd is an Indian company engaged in manufacturing and supplying steel Wire Rope, Wire Rope Allied Products, and Railway OHE products. It is used in general Engineering, Shipping, Fishing, Mining, Oil Well Exploration, Construction, Aerial Applications, Deep Sea Exploration, and other industries. It operates in one single primary business segment which is Steel Wire Ropes Manufacturing.
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