HitechBOM:526217 -0.46%58 Gross Margin % is 41.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 37.67. GuruFocus rates BOM:526217 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹251.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Hitech ranks better than 85.75% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hitech's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹684 Mil. Hitech's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,660 Mil. Therefore, Hitech's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitech's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526217'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.39 Med: 37.67 Max: 40.22
Current: 40.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hitech was 40.22%. The lowest was 35.39%. And the median was 37.67%.
BOM:526217's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.75% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BOM:526217: 40.22
Hitech had a gross margin of 41.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hitech was 1.40% per year.
Hitech (BOM:526217) 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
Hitech had a gross margin of 41.23% 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.
Hitech Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hitech Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hitech'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:526217 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Hitech'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.
Hitech Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hitech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitech'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.
Hitech (BOM:526217) has a Gross Margin % of 41.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hitech and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.67. Over the past decade, Hitech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.39 to 40.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitech ranks #54 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Hitech's Gross Margin % too high?
Hitech's current Gross Margin % of 41.23% is near median its 10-year median of 37.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.39 to a high of 40.22. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Hitech's value of 41.23% is 93.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitech ranks #54 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hitech has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitech's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Hitech ranks #54 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hitech in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Hitech's value of 41.23% is 93.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.39 to 40.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.67 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Hitech 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Hitech's current Gross Margin % of 41.23% is 93.8% 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 Hitech and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitech's current Gross Margin % is 41.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitech (BOM:526217) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹251.81, compared to a current price of ₹316.00 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.67 and 93.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Hitech's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Hitech (BOM:526217), the current Gross Margin % is 41.23% 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 Hitech (BOM:526217) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹316.00 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹251.81.
GuruFocus considers Hitech to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526217:
Gross Margin %: 41.23% (near median its 10-year median of 37.67)
GF Value™: ₹251.81 vs. price of ₹316.00 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#54 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitech Corp Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of packaging products of plastics. The company has identified Plastic Containers as its single primary reportable segment. It has several manufacturing facilities in India and caters to various industries. The company's product includes paint and coating, personal care, food and beverages, healthcare, construction chemicals and adhesives, agrochemicals, and lubricants.
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