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Saint-Gobain Sekurit IndiaBOM:515043 -0.65%82 Gross Margin % is 52.24% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 46.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:515043 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹143.26 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,317 Vehicles & Parts companies, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India ranks better than 95.6% on this metric.
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India (BOM:515043) 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
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India had a gross margin of 52.24% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:515043 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India'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.
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saint-Gobain Sekurit India'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.
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India (BOM:515043) has a Gross Margin % of 52.24% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saint-Gobain Sekurit India and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 46.88. Over the past decade, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.14 to 53.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India ranks #58 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's Gross Margin % too high?
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's current Gross Margin % of 52.24% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 46.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.14 to a high of 53.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's value of 52.24% is 160.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India ranks #58 out of 1317 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India ranks #58 out of 1317 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saint-Gobain Sekurit India in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's value of 52.24% is 160.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.14 to 53.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.88 vs. the industry median of 20.02, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 20.02, based on 1,317 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. Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's current Gross Margin % of 52.24% is 160.9% 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 Saint-Gobain Sekurit India and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's current Gross Margin % is 52.24%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 46.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saint-Gobain Sekurit India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India (BOM:515043) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹143.26, compared to a current price of ₹115.10 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.24%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 46.88 and 160.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 20.02. Saint-Gobain Sekurit India's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Saint-Gobain Sekurit India (BOM:515043), the current Gross Margin % is 52.24% as of Jun. 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 Saint-Gobain Sekurit India (BOM:515043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹115.10 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹143.26.
GuruFocus considers Saint-Gobain Sekurit India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:515043:
Gross Margin %: 52.24% (11% above median its 10-year median of 46.88)
GF Value™: ₹143.26 vs. price of ₹115.10 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 160.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#58 of 1317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:515043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saint-Gobain Sekurit India Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automotive glass. The company is in the business of processing glasses to manufacture windshields, door glasses, and backlites. Geographically, it operates only in India. It generates revenue from the sale of Laminated Safety Glass and Tempered Glass. The company offers a range of windshields, tempered glasses and tempered backlites for passenger cars, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, and three wheelers.
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