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Welspun LivingBOM:514162 -1.88%82 Gross Margin % is 47.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 38.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:514162 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹154.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Welspun Living ranks better than 72.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Welspun Living's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:514162'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.91 Med: 38.25 Max: 46.24
Current: 46.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Welspun Living was 46.24%. The lowest was 30.91%. And the median was 38.25%.
BOM:514162's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.74% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:514162: 46.24
Welspun Living had a gross margin of 47.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Welspun Living was 5.70% per year.
Welspun Living (BOM:514162) 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
Welspun Living had a gross margin of 47.57% 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.
Welspun Living Gross Margin % Related Terms
Welspun Living Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Welspun Living'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.
Welspun Living Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Welspun Living'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.
Welspun Living Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Welspun Living's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Welspun Living'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.
Welspun Living (BOM:514162) has a Gross Margin % of 47.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Welspun Living and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 38.25. Over the past decade, Welspun Living's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.91 to 46.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #280 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Welspun Living's Gross Margin % too high?
Welspun Living's current Gross Margin % of 47.57% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 38.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.91 to a high of 46.24. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Welspun Living's value of 47.57% is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #280 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Welspun Living has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welspun Living's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Welspun Living ranks #280 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Welspun Living in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Welspun Living's value of 47.57% is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Welspun Living's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.91 to 46.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.25 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Welspun Living 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 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. Welspun Living's current Gross Margin % of 47.57% is 66.7% 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 Welspun Living 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. Welspun Living's current Gross Margin % is 47.57%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 38.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welspun Living stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Living (BOM:514162) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹154.10, compared to a current price of ₹161.90 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.57%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 38.25 and 66.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Welspun Living's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Welspun Living (BOM:514162), the current Gross Margin % is 47.57% 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 Welspun Living (BOM:514162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun Living stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹161.90 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹154.10.
GuruFocus considers Welspun Living to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:514162:
Gross Margin %: 47.57% (24% above median its 10-year median of 38.25)
GF Value™: ₹154.10 vs. price of ₹161.90 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#280 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:514162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Welspun Living Ltd Formerly Welspun India Ltd is an India-based company that makes and sells home textiles. The company's products consist of towels, bath robes, bath rugs and mats, area rugs, carpets, bed sheets, utility bedding, and fashion bedding. The company owns several brands, including Christy, Spaces, Welhome, and Others. The company has a world-wide distribution network, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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