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Sonal AdhesivesBOM:526901 +3.46%62 Gross Margin % is 15.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates BOM:526901 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹98.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Sonal Adhesives ranks worse than 75.37% 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
Sonal Adhesives had a gross margin of 15.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Sonal Adhesives Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sonal Adhesives Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonal Adhesives'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:526901 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sonal Adhesives's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) has a Gross Margin % of 15.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sonal Adhesives and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1175 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Sonal Adhesives' Gross Margin % too high?
Sonal Adhesives' current Gross Margin % of 15.05% is 208% above median its 10-year median of 4.89. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Sonal Adhesives' value of 15.05% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1175 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sonal Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonal Adhesives' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1175 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sonal Adhesives in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Sonal Adhesives' value of 15.05% is 36% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Sonal Adhesives has consistently been below 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 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Sonal Adhesives's current Gross Margin % of 15.05% is 36% below 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 Sonal Adhesives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonal Adhesives's current Gross Margin % is 15.05%, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonal Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹98.71, compared to a current price of ₹48.72 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.05%, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 36% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Sonal Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901), the current Gross Margin % is 15.05% 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹48.72 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹98.71.
GuruFocus considers Sonal Adhesives to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526901:
Gross Margin %: 15.05% (208% above median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: ₹98.71 vs. price of ₹48.72 (50.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Chemicals median (#1175 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonal Adhesives Ltd is an India-based manufacturer engaged in the production of adhesive tapes, emulsions, and plastic ropes. The company operates in a single segment: packing products. Its products are marketed under the brand names SONAL and ADICRYL. The company is a manufacturer and exporter of BOPP self-adhesive tapes and specialty adhesives and emulsions. It exports its products globally, including to countries such as Spain, Nigeria, Germany, Middle Eastern countries, and across the African continent, and majority of its revenue comes from India.
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