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Eco RecyclingBOM:530643 +1.37%85 Gross Margin % is 84.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 64.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:530643 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹744.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Waste Management companies, Eco Recycling ranks better than 94.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eco Recycling's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530643'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.21 Med: 64.98 Max: 84.92
Current: 73.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Eco Recycling was 84.92%. The lowest was 35.21%. And the median was 64.98%.
BOM:530643's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.83% of 232
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.725
vs BOM:530643: 73.60
Eco Recycling had a gross margin of 84.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eco Recycling was 5.30% 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
Eco Recycling had a gross margin of 84.36% 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.
Eco Recycling Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eco Recycling Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eco Recycling'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:530643 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Eco Recycling'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.
Eco Recycling Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Eco Recycling's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eco Recycling'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.
Eco Recycling (BOM:530643) has a Gross Margin % of 84.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eco Recycling and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 64.98. Over the past decade, Eco Recycling's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.21 to 84.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Eco Recycling ranks #12 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Eco Recycling's Gross Margin % too high?
Eco Recycling's current Gross Margin % of 84.36% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 64.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.21 to a high of 84.92. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Eco Recycling's value of 84.36% is 204.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eco Recycling ranks #12 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eco Recycling has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eco Recycling's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Eco Recycling ranks #12 out of 232 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eco Recycling in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Eco Recycling's value of 84.36% is 204.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Eco Recycling's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.21 to 84.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.98 vs. the industry median of 27.73, Eco Recycling 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.73, based on 232 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. Eco Recycling's current Gross Margin % of 84.36% is 204.3% 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 Eco Recycling and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eco Recycling's current Gross Margin % is 84.36%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 64.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eco Recycling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Recycling (BOM:530643) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹744.70, compared to a current price of ₹506.50 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 84.36%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 64.98 and 204.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.73. Eco Recycling's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Eco Recycling (BOM:530643), the current Gross Margin % is 84.36% 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 Eco Recycling (BOM:530643) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Recycling stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹506.50 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹744.70.
GuruFocus considers Eco Recycling to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530643:
Gross Margin %: 84.36% (30% above median its 10-year median of 64.98)
GF Value™: ₹744.70 vs. price of ₹506.50 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 204.3% above the Waste Management median (#12 of 232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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Eco Recycling Ltd is an Indian-based e-waste management company engaged in the business of recycling of electrical & electronic waste and affiliated services. It operates through a single segment: Operations of e-waste recycling. The company provides an end-to-end integrated solution for e-waste management to Multi-National Companies (MNC), Retailers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Government Departments, NGOs, Households, Educational Institutions, and all other entities. The company earns revenue by the sale of scrap as well as by providing services.
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