Filatex IndiaBOM:526227 +1.00%71 Gross Margin % is 21.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 13.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:526227 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹50.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Filatex India ranks worse than 63.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Filatex India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526227'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.05 Med: 13.64 Max: 20.79
Current: 20.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Filatex India was 20.79%. The lowest was 9.05%. And the median was 13.64%.
BOM:526227's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.18% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs BOM:526227: 20.30
Filatex India 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 Filatex India was -0.40% per year.
Filatex India (BOM:526227) 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
Filatex India 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.
Filatex India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Filatex India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Filatex India'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.
Filatex India Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Filatex 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.
Filatex India Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Filatex India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Filatex 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.
Filatex India (BOM:526227) 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 Filatex India and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 13.64. Over the past decade, Filatex India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 20.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Filatex India ranks #647 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Filatex India's Gross Margin % too high?
Filatex India's current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 13.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.05 to a high of 20.79. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Filatex India's value of 21.02% is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Filatex India ranks #647 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Filatex India has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Filatex India's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Filatex India ranks #647 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Filatex India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Filatex India's value of 21.02% is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Filatex India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 20.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.64 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Filatex 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Filatex India's current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is 26% 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 Filatex India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Filatex India's current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 13.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Filatex India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filatex India (BOM:526227) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹50.87, compared to a current price of ₹52.41 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 13.64 and 26% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Filatex India's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Filatex India (BOM:526227), 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 Filatex India (BOM:526227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filatex India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹52.41 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹50.87.
GuruFocus considers Filatex India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526227:
Gross Margin %: 21.02% (54% above median its 10-year median of 13.64)
GF Value™: ₹50.87 vs. price of ₹52.41 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#647 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Filatex India Ltd is a manufacturer of Polyester Filament yarn. The company's product line includes Polyester Filament Yarn, Polypropylene Filament Yarn, Draw Texturized Yarn, Fully Drawn Yarn, Textile Grade Chips, Narrow Customized Fabrics, and Monofilament Yarns. Its only operating segment is the Manufacture and Trading of Synthetic Yarn and Textiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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