Orient PressBOM:526325 52 Gross Margin % is 34.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 24.93. GuruFocus rates BOM:526325 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹70.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Orient Press ranks better than 72.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Press's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526325'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.25 Med: 24.93 Max: 30.37
Current: 30.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orient Press was 30.37%. The lowest was 20.25%. And the median was 24.93%.
BOM:526325's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.03% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BOM:526325: 30.37
Orient Press had a gross margin of 34.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orient Press was 6.60% 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
Orient Press had a gross margin of 34.26% 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.
Orient Press Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Press Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Press'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:526325 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Orient Press'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.
Orient Press Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Orient Press's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Press'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.
Orient Press (BOM:526325) has a Gross Margin % of 34.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Press and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 24.93. Over the past decade, Orient Press' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.25 to 30.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Press ranks #106 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Orient Press' Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Press' current Gross Margin % of 34.26% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.25 to a high of 30.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Orient Press' value of 34.26% is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Press ranks #106 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Press has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Press' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Orient Press ranks #106 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Orient Press in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Orient Press' value of 34.26% is 61% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Press' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.25 to 30.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.93 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Orient Press 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. Orient Press's current Gross Margin % of 34.26% is 61% 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 Orient Press 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. Orient Press's current Gross Margin % is 34.26%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 24.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Press stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Press (BOM:526325) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹70.54, compared to a current price of ₹67.18 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.26%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.93 and 61% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Orient Press' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Orient Press (BOM:526325), the current Gross Margin % is 34.26% 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 Orient Press (BOM:526325) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Press stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹67.18 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹70.54.
GuruFocus considers Orient Press to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526325:
Gross Margin %: 34.26% (37% above median its 10-year median of 24.93)
GF Value™: ₹70.54 vs. price of ₹67.18 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61% above the Packaging & Containers median (#106 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526325 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Press Ltd is engaged in the printing and packaging industry. The company specializes in sheet-fed offset printing and produces different types of products including flexible packaging, carton printing, commercial printing, and security printing. It offers customized packaging solutions across categories such as commercial printing, mono cartons, flexible packaging, rigid boxes, paper bags, paper cups, and corrugated boxes. The Company operates in three reportable primary business segments, i.e. Printing segment, Flexible Packaging segment and Paper Board Packaging segment, and the majority source of revenue is the Flexible Packaging segment. Its revenue is generated through the sale of printed packaging materials and related services, catering to markets majorly in India.
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