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Vishnu ChemicalsBOM:516072 -1.40%77 Gross Margin % is 39.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 37.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:516072 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹525.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Vishnu Chemicals ranks better than 79.54% 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
Vishnu Chemicals had a gross margin of 39.33% 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.
Vishnu Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vishnu Chemicals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vishnu Chemicals'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:516072 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vishnu Chemicals'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.
Vishnu Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vishnu Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishnu Chemicals'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.
Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) has a Gross Margin % of 39.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.23. Over the past decade, Vishnu Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.12 to 54.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #319 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Vishnu Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Vishnu Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 39.33% is near median its 10-year median of 37.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.12 to a high of 54.23. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 39.33% is 67.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #319 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vishnu Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishnu Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #319 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vishnu Chemicals in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 39.33% is 67.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vishnu Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.12 to 54.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.23 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Vishnu Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Vishnu Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 39.33% is 67.2% 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 Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishnu Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 39.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishnu Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹525.67, compared to a current price of ₹617.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.23 and 67.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Vishnu Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072), the current Gross Margin % is 39.33% 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 Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹617.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹525.67.
GuruFocus considers Vishnu Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:516072:
Gross Margin %: 39.33% (near median its 10-year median of 37.23)
GF Value™: ₹525.67 vs. price of ₹617.00 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.2% above the Chemicals median (#319 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:516072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd produces a variety of Barium and Chromium chemicals including Basic Chromium Sulphate, Sodium Dichromate, Potassium Dichromate, Chromic Acid, and Chrome Oxide Green. The company is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and the export of chromium chemicals and other specialty chemicals. The company's products find application in pharmaceuticals, electroplating, ceramics and tiles, wood preservatives, pigments and dyes, refractories, and detergents. The firm's geographical segments include Domestic and Overseas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market.
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