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Gujarat ContainersBOM:513507 76 Gross Margin % is 26.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 24.35. GuruFocus rates BOM:513507 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹175.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, Gujarat Containers ranks better than 60.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gujarat Containers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513507'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.86 Med: 24.35 Max: 31.4
Current: 25.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gujarat Containers was 31.40%. The lowest was 20.86%. And the median was 24.35%.
BOM:513507's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.99% of 382
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.38
vs BOM:513507: 25.20
Gujarat Containers had a gross margin of 26.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gujarat Containers was 3.00% 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
Gujarat Containers had a gross margin of 26.44% 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.
Gujarat Containers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gujarat Containers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gujarat Containers'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:513507 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Gujarat Containers'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.
Gujarat Containers Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gujarat Containers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Containers'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.
Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) has a Gross Margin % of 26.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gujarat Containers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.35. Over the past decade, Gujarat Containers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 31.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #149 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Gujarat Containers' Gross Margin % too high?
Gujarat Containers' current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is near median its 10-year median of 24.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.86 to a high of 31.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Gujarat Containers' value of 26.44% is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #149 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gujarat Containers has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Containers' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #149 out of 382 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gujarat Containers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Gujarat Containers' value of 26.44% is 23.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Containers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 31.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.35 vs. the industry median of 21.38, Gujarat Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.38, based on 382 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. Gujarat Containers's current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is 23.7% 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 Gujarat Containers and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Containers's current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Containers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹175.69, compared to a current price of ₹158.25 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.35 and 23.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.38. Gujarat Containers' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507), the current Gross Margin % is 26.44% 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹158.25 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹175.69.
GuruFocus considers Gujarat Containers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513507:
Gross Margin %: 26.44% (near median its 10-year median of 24.35)
GF Value™: ₹175.69 vs. price of ₹158.25 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#149 of 382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513507 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gujarat Containers Ltd is a container manufacturing company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of various types of barrels. Its products include galvanized, epoxy, composite, all side welded, open-top, M.S. plain, non-return valve, HMHDPE, and GP sheet barrels, as well as carboys and liners, and jerry cans. The company offers its products for applications in various industries, including a plethora of chemicals, agrochemicals, aromatic products, paints, coatings, and dyestuff; food products; petroleum products and their by-products; lubricating oils; pharmaceuticals; hazardous chemicals; and resins. The company operates in one operating segment, namely, the business of manufacturing steel barrels.
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