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Kakatiya TextilesBOM:521054 25 Gross Margin % is 21.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 25.26. GuruFocus rates BOM:521054 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹213.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kakatiya Textiles ranks worse than 53.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kakatiya Textiles's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:521054'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -891.57 Med: 25.26 Max: 48.74
Current: 25.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kakatiya Textiles was 48.74%. The lowest was -891.57%. And the median was 25.26%.
BOM:521054's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.17% of 1025
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs BOM:521054: 25.91
Kakatiya Textiles had a gross margin of 21.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kakatiya Textiles was 0.00% per year.
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
Kakatiya Textiles had a gross margin of 21.02% 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.
Kakatiya Textiles Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kakatiya Textiles Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kakatiya Textiles'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kakatiya Textiles'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.
Kakatiya Textiles Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kakatiya Textiles's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kakatiya Textiles'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.
Kakatiya Textiles (BOM:521054) has a Gross Margin % of 21.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kakatiya Textiles and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 25.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kakatiya Textiles ranks #545 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Kakatiya Textiles' Gross Margin % too high?
Kakatiya Textiles' current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 25.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Kakatiya Textiles' value of 21.02% is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kakatiya Textiles ranks #545 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kakatiya Textiles has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kakatiya Textiles' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kakatiya Textiles ranks #545 out of 1025 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kakatiya Textiles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Kakatiya Textiles' value of 21.02% is 25.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.26 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Kakatiya Textiles 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,025 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. Kakatiya Textiles's current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is 25.8% 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 Kakatiya Textiles and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kakatiya Textiles's current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 25.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kakatiya Textiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kakatiya Textiles (BOM:521054) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹213.18, compared to a current price of ₹9.60 — trading 95.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 25.26 and 25.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Kakatiya Textiles' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 6 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 Kakatiya Textiles (BOM:521054), the current Gross Margin % is 21.02% 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 Kakatiya Textiles (BOM:521054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kakatiya Textiles stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹9.60 is trading 95.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹213.18.
GuruFocus considers Kakatiya Textiles to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:521054:
Gross Margin %: 21.02% (17% below median its 10-year median of 25.26)
GF Value™: ₹213.18 vs. price of ₹9.60 (95.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#545 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:521054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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