Pan Electronics (India)BOM:517397 -4.91%32 Gross Margin % is 11.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 29.51. GuruFocus rates BOM:517397 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹55.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Pan Electronics (India) ranks better than 86.37% on this metric.
BOM:517397's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.37% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs BOM:517397: 48.89
Pan Electronics (India) had a gross margin of 11.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pan Electronics (India) was 0.00% per year.
Pan Electronics (India) (BOM:517397) 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
Pan Electronics (India) had a gross margin of 11.57% 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.
Pan Electronics (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pan Electronics (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:517397 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Pan Electronics (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.
Pan Electronics (India) Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pan Electronics (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Electronics (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.
Pan Electronics (India) (BOM:517397) has a Gross Margin % of 11.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pan Electronics (India) and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 29.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Electronics (India) ranks #334 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Pan Electronics (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Pan Electronics (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 11.57% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.51. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Pan Electronics (India)'s value of 11.57% is 52.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Electronics (India) ranks #334 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pan Electronics (India) has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Electronics (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pan Electronics (India) ranks #334 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pan Electronics (India) in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Pan Electronics (India)'s value of 11.57% is 52.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.51 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Pan Electronics (India) 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,450 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. Pan Electronics (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 11.57% is 52.8% 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 Pan Electronics (India) and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan Electronics (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 11.57%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 29.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Electronics (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Electronics (India) (BOM:517397) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹55.68, compared to a current price of ₹22.87 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.57%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 29.51 and 52.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Pan Electronics (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Pan Electronics (India) (BOM:517397), the current Gross Margin % is 11.57% 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 Pan Electronics (India) (BOM:517397) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Electronics (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.87 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹55.68.
GuruFocus considers Pan Electronics (India) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:517397:
Gross Margin %: 11.57% (61% below median its 10-year median of 29.51)
GF Value™: ₹55.68 vs. price of ₹22.87 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% below the Hardware median (#334 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517397 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan Electronics (India) Ltd is a manufacturer specializing in MPP films and capacitors, using robust aluminum construction for its products. The capacitors are designed to provide low DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million) in the field, stable capacitance, and low energy consumption, leveraging MPP film technology for self-healing capabilities. Its products include fan capacitors, motor start and run capacitors, air conditioning capacitors, washing machine capacitors, lighting capacitors, submersible pump capacitors, as well as power factor correction capacitors in both box-type and cylindrical designs.
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