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Dai-Ichi KarkariaBOM:526821 -0.58%64 Gross Margin % is 31.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 33.95. GuruFocus rates BOM:526821 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹391.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks better than 73.33% on this metric.
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
Dai-Ichi Karkaria had a gross margin of 31.32% 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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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:526821 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) has a Gross Margin % of 31.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.95. Over the past decade, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.25 to 39.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #416 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Gross Margin % too high?
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Gross Margin % of 31.32% is near median its 10-year median of 33.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.25 to a high of 39.44. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.53. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's value of 31.32% is 33.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #416 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai-Ichi Karkaria has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #416 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dai-Ichi Karkaria in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.53. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's value of 31.32% is 33.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.25 to 39.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.95 vs. the industry median of 23.53, Dai-Ichi Karkaria 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.53, based on 1,560 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. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Gross Margin % of 31.32% is 33.1% 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Gross Margin % is 31.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹391.14, compared to a current price of ₹300.25 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.95 and 33.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.53. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821), the current Gross Margin % is 31.32% 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹300.25 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹391.14.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Karkaria to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526821:
Gross Margin %: 31.32% (near median its 10-year median of 33.95)
GF Value™: ₹391.14 vs. price of ₹300.25 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% above the Chemicals median (#416 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. It offers products for various industries, including construction, pulp and paper, paints, coatings and pigments, crop protection, textiles, and among others. It has only one reportable segment which is Specialty Chemicals.
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