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Cheviot CoBOM:526817 -2.14%72 Gross Margin % is 37.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 41.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:526817 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,401.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cheviot Co ranks better than 65.76% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cheviot Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹523 Mil. Cheviot Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,406 Mil. Therefore, Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526817'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.78 Med: 41.88 Max: 48.68
Current: 40.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cheviot Co was 48.68%. The lowest was 36.78%. And the median was 41.88%.
BOM:526817's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.76% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.295
vs BOM:526817: 40.94
Cheviot Co had a gross margin of 37.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cheviot Co was -0.30% per year.
Cheviot Co (BOM:526817) 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
Cheviot Co had a gross margin of 37.16% 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.
Cheviot Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cheviot Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheviot Co'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cheviot Co'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.
Cheviot Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheviot Co'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.
Cheviot Co (BOM:526817) has a Gross Margin % of 37.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheviot Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 41.88. Over the past decade, Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.78 to 48.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheviot Co ranks #352 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cheviot Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.16% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 41.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.78 to a high of 48.68. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.30. Cheviot Co's value of 37.16% is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheviot Co ranks #352 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheviot Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheviot Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cheviot Co ranks #352 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cheviot Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.30. Cheviot Co's value of 37.16% is 31.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheviot Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.78 to 48.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.88 vs. the industry median of 28.30, Cheviot Co 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 28.30, based on 1,028 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. Cheviot Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.16% is 31.3% 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 Cheviot Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheviot Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.16%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 41.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheviot Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheviot Co (BOM:526817) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,401.55, compared to a current price of ₹1,105.85 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.16%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 41.88 and 31.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.30. Cheviot Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Cheviot Co (BOM:526817), the current Gross Margin % is 37.16% 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 Cheviot Co (BOM:526817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheviot Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,105.85 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,401.55.
GuruFocus considers Cheviot Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526817:
Gross Margin %: 37.16% (11% below median its 10-year median of 41.88)
GF Value™: ₹1,401.55 vs. price of ₹1,105.85 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#352 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheviot Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of jute goods. The company's geographical segments are within India and outside India. The company manufactures jute products and jute fabrics to cater to both domestic and international markets. The company manufactures technical jute fabrics and customized jute shopping bags for the export market.
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