Sarla Performance FibersBOM:526885 +0.08%71 Gross Margin % is 57.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 38.30. GuruFocus rates BOM:526885 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹85.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks better than 82.66% on this metric.
BOM:526885's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.66% of 1021
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:526885: 54.95
Sarla Performance Fibers had a gross margin of 57.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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
Sarla Performance Fibers had a gross margin of 57.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Sarla Performance Fibers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sarla Performance Fibers Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Sarla Performance Fibers'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.
Sarla Performance Fibers Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sarla Performance Fibers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarla Performance Fibers'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.
Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) has a Gross Margin % of 57.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sarla Performance Fibers and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 38.30. Over the past decade, Sarla Performance Fibers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.33 to 55.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #177 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Sarla Performance Fibers' Gross Margin % too high?
Sarla Performance Fibers' current Gross Margin % of 57.75% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 38.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.33 to a high of 55.36. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Sarla Performance Fibers' value of 57.75% is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #177 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sarla Performance Fibers has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarla Performance Fibers' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #177 out of 1021 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sarla Performance Fibers in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Sarla Performance Fibers' value of 57.75% is 102.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarla Performance Fibers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.33 to 55.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.30 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Sarla Performance Fibers 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 28.53, based on 1,021 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. Sarla Performance Fibers's current Gross Margin % of 57.75% is 102.4% 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 Sarla Performance Fibers and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarla Performance Fibers's current Gross Margin % is 57.75%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 38.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarla Performance Fibers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹85.57, compared to a current price of ₹103.53 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.75%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 38.30 and 102.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Sarla Performance Fibers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885), the current Gross Margin % is 57.75% 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 Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarla Performance Fibers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹103.53 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹85.57.
GuruFocus considers Sarla Performance Fibers to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526885:
Gross Margin %: 57.75% (51% above median its 10-year median of 38.30)
GF Value™: ₹85.57 vs. price of ₹103.53 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#177 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd operates in the textile industry. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of polyester and nylon yarns. It operates in two segments: Manufacturing of Speciality Yarn and Generation of Wind Power. Its products include Textured polyester yarns, Textured nylon stretch yarns, Textured sewing thread, Covered yarns, and High tenacity yarns, among others. It generates key revenue from the specialty yarn segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue through the export of its products to other countries and the rest from India.
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