Ludlow Jute & SpecialitiesBOM:526179 -1.47%62 Gross Margin % is 28.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 28.79. GuruFocus rates BOM:526179 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹214.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks better than 61.7% on this metric.
BOM:526179's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.7% of 1021
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:526179: 37.47
Ludlow Jute & Specialities had a gross margin of 28.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Ludlow Jute & Specialities had a gross margin of 28.91% 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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ludlow Jute & Specialities 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ludlow Jute & Specialities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) has a Gross Margin % of 28.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ludlow Jute & Specialities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.79. Over the past decade, Ludlow Jute & Specialities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 45.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #391 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities' Gross Margin % too high?
Ludlow Jute & Specialities' current Gross Margin % of 28.91% is near median its 10-year median of 28.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.68 to a high of 45.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 28.91% is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #391 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ludlow Jute & Specialities has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ludlow Jute & Specialities' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #391 out of 1021 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ludlow Jute & Specialities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 28.91% is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ludlow Jute & Specialities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 45.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.79 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Ludlow Jute & Specialities 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 1,021 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. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current Gross Margin % of 28.91% is 1.3% 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities 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. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current Gross Margin % is 28.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹214.16, compared to a current price of ₹345.15 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.79 and 1.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179), the current Gross Margin % is 28.91% 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹345.15 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹214.16.
GuruFocus considers Ludlow Jute & Specialities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526179:
Gross Margin %: 28.91% (near median its 10-year median of 28.79)
GF Value™: ₹214.16 vs. price of ₹345.15 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#391 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Ltd is an India-based company that offers jute goods. The company operates in the segment of manufacturing and selling jute goods. It offers products such as Jute yarn, Hessian cloth, and food-grade bags; Jute geotextiles, such as Soil saver (Jute mesh), woven and nonwoven, and diversified products, such as Jute felt/nonwoven, Jute canvas, Leno/scrim cloth, and Decorative hessian fabric. The company mainly operates in India. It also offers its products in the Overseas market.
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