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Dhanlaxmi FabricsBOM:521151 +0.49%51 Gross Margin % is 44.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 23.54. GuruFocus rates BOM:521151 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹81.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics ranks worse than 52.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dhanlaxmi Fabrics's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:521151'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.02 Med: 23.54 Max: 36.63
Current: 26.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dhanlaxmi Fabrics was 36.63%. The lowest was -10.02%. And the median was 23.54%.
BOM:521151's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.97% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:521151: 26.29
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics had a gross margin of 44.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dhanlaxmi Fabrics 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
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics had a gross margin of 44.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dhanlaxmi Fabrics'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, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics'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.
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhanlaxmi Fabrics'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.
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics (BOM:521151) has a Gross Margin % of 44.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhanlaxmi Fabrics and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 23.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics ranks #544 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' Gross Margin % too high?
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' current Gross Margin % of 44.21% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 23.54. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' value of 44.21% is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics ranks #544 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics ranks #544 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dhanlaxmi Fabrics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' value of 44.21% is 55% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.54 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Dhanlaxmi Fabrics's current Gross Margin % of 44.21% is 55% 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 Dhanlaxmi Fabrics and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhanlaxmi Fabrics's current Gross Margin % is 44.21%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 23.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhanlaxmi Fabrics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics (BOM:521151) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹81.46, compared to a current price of ₹47.04 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.21%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 23.54 and 55% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Dhanlaxmi Fabrics' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Dhanlaxmi Fabrics (BOM:521151), the current Gross Margin % is 44.21% 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 Dhanlaxmi Fabrics (BOM:521151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhanlaxmi Fabrics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹47.04 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹81.46.
GuruFocus considers Dhanlaxmi Fabrics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:521151:
Gross Margin %: 44.21% (88% above median its 10-year median of 23.54)
GF Value™: ₹81.46 vs. price of ₹47.04 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#544 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:521151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dhanlaxmi Fabrics Ltd is involved in the trading, manufacturing, weaving, and processing of textiles, yarn, and related products and services. Additionally, the company is also involved in the power generation business. It mainly manufactures and processes quality fabric as per the requirements of the garment manufacturers/exporters who convert the same into garments and ship them to buying houses and retail chains all over the world in the form of fashion garments. The company operates through two segments: the Process Division and the Fabric Division. The majority of its revenue comes from fabric sales.
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