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Adarsh Plant ProtectBOM:526711 +9.97%45 Gross Margin % is 32.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 21.18. GuruFocus rates BOM:526711 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Packaging & Containers companies, Adarsh Plant Protect ranks better than 74.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adarsh Plant Protect's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526711'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.28 Med: 21.18 Max: 31.9
Current: 31.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Adarsh Plant Protect was 31.90%. The lowest was 18.28%. And the median was 21.18%.
BOM:526711's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.03% of 385
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.42
vs BOM:526711: 31.90
Adarsh Plant Protect had a gross margin of 32.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Adarsh Plant Protect was 6.10% 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
Adarsh Plant Protect had a gross margin of 32.98% 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.
Adarsh Plant Protect Gross Margin % Related Terms
Adarsh Plant Protect Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adarsh Plant Protect'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:526711 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Adarsh Plant Protect'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.
Adarsh Plant Protect Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Adarsh Plant Protect's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adarsh Plant Protect'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.
Adarsh Plant Protect (BOM:526711) has a Gross Margin % of 32.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Adarsh Plant Protect and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 21.18. Over the past decade, Adarsh Plant Protect's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.28 to 31.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Adarsh Plant Protect ranks #100 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Adarsh Plant Protect's Gross Margin % too high?
Adarsh Plant Protect's current Gross Margin % of 32.98% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 21.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.28 to a high of 31.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. Adarsh Plant Protect's value of 32.98% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adarsh Plant Protect ranks #100 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adarsh Plant Protect has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adarsh Plant Protect's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Adarsh Plant Protect ranks #100 out of 385 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Adarsh Plant Protect in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. Adarsh Plant Protect's value of 32.98% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Adarsh Plant Protect's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.28 to 31.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.18 vs. the industry median of 21.42, Adarsh Plant Protect 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 21.42, based on 385 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. Adarsh Plant Protect's current Gross Margin % of 32.98% is 54% 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 Adarsh Plant Protect and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adarsh Plant Protect's current Gross Margin % is 32.98%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 21.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adarsh Plant Protect stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adarsh Plant Protect (BOM:526711) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.12, compared to a current price of ₹32.98 — trading 118.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.98%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 21.18 and 54% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.42. Adarsh Plant Protect's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Adarsh Plant Protect (BOM:526711), the current Gross Margin % is 32.98% 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 Adarsh Plant Protect (BOM:526711) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adarsh Plant Protect stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹32.98 is trading 118.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.12.
GuruFocus considers Adarsh Plant Protect to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526711:
Gross Margin %: 32.98% (56% above median its 10-year median of 21.18)
GF Value™: ₹15.12 vs. price of ₹32.98 (118.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Packaging & Containers median (#100 of 385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526711 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adarsh Plant Protect Ltd offers products in industrial packaging (Barrels), agricultural equipment, and Smokeless chulhas. APPL has an in-house research and product development center to design products. The operating segments of the company are Industrial Packaging, Agriculture and Plant Protection, and Smokeless Chulha and Ecostove. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Industrial Packaging. The Industrial Packaging segment caters to the packing needs of various industries across the chemical, oil, lubricants, and pharmaceutical sectors. The division has an in-house manufacturing unit, storage, and fleet to make just-in-time delivery.
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