Switching Technologies GuntherBOM:517201 +4.98%34 Gross Margin % is 34.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 28.14. GuruFocus rates BOM:517201 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹68.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Switching Technologies Gunther ranks better than 54.53% on this metric.
BOM:517201's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.53% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs BOM:517201: 28.59
Switching Technologies Gunther had a gross margin of 34.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Switching Technologies Gunther had a gross margin of 34.51% 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.
Switching Technologies Gunther Gross Margin % Related Terms
Switching Technologies Gunther 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Switching Technologies Gunther'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.
Switching Technologies Gunther Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Switching Technologies Gunther's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Switching Technologies Gunther'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.
Switching Technologies Gunther (BOM:517201) has a Gross Margin % of 34.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Switching Technologies Gunther and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 28.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Switching Technologies Gunther ranks #1361 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Switching Technologies Gunther's Gross Margin % too high?
Switching Technologies Gunther's current Gross Margin % of 34.51% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 28.14. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Switching Technologies Gunther's value of 34.51% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Switching Technologies Gunther ranks #1361 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Switching Technologies Gunther has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Switching Technologies Gunther's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Switching Technologies Gunther ranks #1361 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Switching Technologies Gunther in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Switching Technologies Gunther's value of 34.51% is 28.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.14 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Switching Technologies Gunther 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Switching Technologies Gunther's current Gross Margin % of 34.51% is 28.6% 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 Switching Technologies Gunther and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Switching Technologies Gunther's current Gross Margin % is 34.51%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 28.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Switching Technologies Gunther stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Switching Technologies Gunther (BOM:517201) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.66, compared to a current price of ₹143.40 — trading 108.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.51%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 28.14 and 28.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Switching Technologies Gunther's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Switching Technologies Gunther (BOM:517201), the current Gross Margin % is 34.51% 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 Switching Technologies Gunther (BOM:517201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Switching Technologies Gunther stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹143.40 is trading 108.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.66.
GuruFocus considers Switching Technologies Gunther to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:517201:
Gross Margin %: 34.51% (23% above median its 10-year median of 28.14)
GF Value™: ₹68.66 vs. price of ₹143.40 (108.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1361 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switching Technologies Gunther Business Description
Switching Technologies Gunther Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling electrical and electronic components in India and internationally. It offers miniature and standard Reed switches, Proximity sensors and Ball switches, of which key revenue is generated from the sales of Reed switches. It operates in one segment manufacturing of switching devices.
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