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Oswal YarnsBOM:514460 44 Gross Margin % is 16.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates BOM:514460 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Oswal Yarns ranks worse than 77.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oswal Yarns's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:514460'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.47 Med: 10.9 Max: 13.35
Current: 13.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Oswal Yarns was 13.35%. The lowest was 8.47%. And the median was 10.90%.
BOM:514460's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.6% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:514460: 13.35
Oswal Yarns had a gross margin of 16.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oswal Yarns was 8.70% 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
Oswal Yarns had a gross margin of 16.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Oswal Yarns Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oswal Yarns Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oswal Yarns'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Oswal Yarns'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.
Oswal Yarns Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Oswal Yarns's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oswal Yarns'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.
Oswal Yarns (BOM:514460) has a Gross Margin % of 16.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oswal Yarns and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, Oswal Yarns' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Oswal Yarns ranks #797 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Oswal Yarns' Gross Margin % too high?
Oswal Yarns' current Gross Margin % of 16.58% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.47 to a high of 13.35. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Oswal Yarns' value of 16.58% is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oswal Yarns ranks #797 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Oswal Yarns has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oswal Yarns' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Oswal Yarns ranks #797 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oswal Yarns in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Oswal Yarns' value of 16.58% is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Oswal Yarns' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Oswal Yarns 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 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. Oswal Yarns's current Gross Margin % of 16.58% is 41.9% 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 Oswal Yarns 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. Oswal Yarns's current Gross Margin % is 16.58%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oswal Yarns stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oswal Yarns (BOM:514460) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.56, compared to a current price of ₹15.75 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.58%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 41.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Oswal Yarns' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Oswal Yarns (BOM:514460), the current Gross Margin % is 16.58% 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 Oswal Yarns (BOM:514460) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oswal Yarns stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹15.75 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.56.
GuruFocus considers Oswal Yarns to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:514460:
Gross Margin %: 16.58% (52% above median its 10-year median of 10.90)
GF Value™: ₹15.56 vs. price of ₹15.75 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#797 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:514460 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oswal Yarns Ltd is an Indian-based company operating in the textile industry. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of yarn and cloth. It has one operating segment, which is the manufacturing and trading of knitted cloth. The company generates revenue from the sale of trading goods and the sale of manufactured goods.
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