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Acknit IndustriesBOM:530043 +0.29%70 Gross Margin % is 41.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 36.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:530043 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹294.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Acknit Industries ranks better than 64.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acknit Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530043'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.98 Med: 36 Max: 40.76
Current: 39.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acknit Industries was 40.76%. The lowest was 27.98%. And the median was 36.00%.
BOM:530043's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.09% of 1022
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.545
vs BOM:530043: 39.86
Acknit Industries had a gross margin of 41.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acknit Industries was 2.20% 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
Acknit Industries had a gross margin of 41.07% 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.
Acknit Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acknit Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acknit Industries'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:530043 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Acknit Industries'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.
Acknit Industries Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Acknit Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acknit Industries'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.
Acknit Industries (BOM:530043) has a Gross Margin % of 41.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acknit Industries and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 36.00. Over the past decade, Acknit Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.98 to 40.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Acknit Industries ranks #367 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Acknit Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Acknit Industries' current Gross Margin % of 41.07% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 36.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.98 to a high of 40.76. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Acknit Industries' value of 41.07% is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acknit Industries ranks #367 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acknit Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acknit Industries' Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Acknit Industries ranks #367 out of 1022 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Acknit Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Acknit Industries' value of 41.07% is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acknit Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.98 to 40.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.00 vs. the industry median of 28.55, Acknit Industries 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 28.55, based on 1,022 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. Acknit Industries's current Gross Margin % of 41.07% is 43.9% 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 Acknit Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acknit Industries's current Gross Margin % is 41.07%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 36.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acknit Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acknit Industries (BOM:530043) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹294.77, compared to a current price of ₹307.45 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.07%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 36.00 and 43.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.55. Acknit Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Acknit Industries (BOM:530043), the current Gross Margin % is 41.07% 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 Acknit Industries (BOM:530043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acknit Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.45 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹294.77.
GuruFocus considers Acknit Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530043:
Gross Margin %: 41.07% (14% above median its 10-year median of 36.00)
GF Value™: ₹294.77 vs. price of ₹307.45 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#367 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acknit Industries Ltd manufactures all types of garments, gloves, and other apparel products. The company operates through four segments namely Hand gloves, Garments, Other & traded items, and the Power generation segment. Majority of the firm's revenue derives from the Hand Gloves segment which consists of cut and sewn dipped gloves, seamless dipped gloves, Canadian/ welder/ driver gloves, Cut resistant gloves, heat resistant gloves, and kevlar leather gloves.
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