Vinyl Chemicals (India)BOM:524129 +0.37%74 Gross Margin % is 4.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:524129 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹323.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Vinyl Chemicals (India) ranks worse than 90.82% on this metric.
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
Vinyl Chemicals (India) had a gross margin of 4.22% 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.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vinyl Chemicals (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:524129 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vinyl Chemicals (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.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vinyl Chemicals (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.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) (BOM:524129) has a Gross Margin % of 4.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vinyl Chemicals (India) and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Vinyl Chemicals (India) ranks #1414 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 4.22% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 6.24. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s value of 4.22% is 82% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vinyl Chemicals (India) ranks #1414 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vinyl Chemicals (India) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vinyl Chemicals (India) ranks #1414 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vinyl Chemicals (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s value of 4.22% is 82% below this benchmark. Historically, Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 6.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Vinyl Chemicals (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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 4.22% is 82% 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 Vinyl Chemicals (India) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 4.22%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vinyl Chemicals (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vinyl Chemicals (India) (BOM:524129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹323.22, compared to a current price of ₹256.75 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.22%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 82% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Vinyl Chemicals (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Vinyl Chemicals (India) (BOM:524129), the current Gross Margin % is 4.22% 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 Vinyl Chemicals (India) (BOM:524129) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vinyl Chemicals (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹256.75 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹323.22.
GuruFocus considers Vinyl Chemicals (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:524129:
Gross Margin %: 4.22% (51% above median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: ₹323.22 vs. price of ₹256.75 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% below the Chemicals median (#1414 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vinyl Chemicals (India) Ltd is engaged in the trading of specialty chemicals. The products of the company include Vinyl Acetate Monomer, which is imported and distributed in India. The company is engaged mainly in the trading of Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM).
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