Magna Electro CastingsBOM:517449 +1.14%79 Gross Margin % is 38.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 46.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:517449 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹961.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Magna Electro Castings ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
BOM:517449's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.69% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs BOM:517449: 40.11
Magna Electro Castings had a gross margin of 38.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Magna Electro Castings was -0.80% per year.
Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) 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
Magna Electro Castings had a gross margin of 38.52% 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.
Magna Electro Castings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Magna Electro Castings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magna Electro Castings'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:517449 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Magna Electro Castings'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.
Magna Electro Castings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Magna Electro Castings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magna Electro Castings'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.
Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) has a Gross Margin % of 38.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Magna Electro Castings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 46.87. Over the past decade, Magna Electro Castings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.82 to 63.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #639 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Magna Electro Castings' Gross Margin % too high?
Magna Electro Castings' current Gross Margin % of 38.52% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 46.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.82 to a high of 63.05. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Magna Electro Castings' value of 38.52% is 43.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #639 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magna Electro Castings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magna Electro Castings' Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Magna Electro Castings ranks #639 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Magna Electro Castings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Magna Electro Castings' value of 38.52% is 43.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Magna Electro Castings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.82 to 63.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.87 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Magna Electro Castings 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 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Magna Electro Castings's current Gross Margin % of 38.52% is 43.5% 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 Magna Electro Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magna Electro Castings's current Gross Margin % is 38.52%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 46.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magna Electro Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹961.73, compared to a current price of ₹1,231.85 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.52%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 46.87 and 43.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Magna Electro Castings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449), the current Gross Margin % is 38.52% 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 Magna Electro Castings (BOM:517449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magna Electro Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,231.85 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹961.73.
GuruFocus considers Magna Electro Castings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:517449:
Gross Margin %: 38.52% (18% below median its 10-year median of 46.87)
GF Value™: ₹961.73 vs. price of ₹1,231.85 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% above the Industrial Products median (#639 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magna Electro Castings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying ferrous components in small and medium volumes. The company specializes in the manufacture of Ductile Iron and Gray Iron castings including Grey Iron, SG (spheroidal graphite) iron, and other iron alloy castings-machined and unmachined steel components. The company also produces fully machined components. The company has the following divisions; the Foundry division; the Wind Energy Generation division; and the Solar Energy division. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Foundry division.
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