Ajel (BOM:530713) Gross Margin %: 87.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 746% Above Median

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BOM:530713 Ajel Ltd BOM:530713
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What is Ajel Gross Margin %?

Ajel BOM:530713 8 Gross Margin % is 87.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 746% above its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:530713 with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.31. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ajel's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹32.4 Mil. Ajel's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹36.9 Mil. Therefore, Ajel's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 87.80%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Ajel's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:530713' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48   Med: 10.38   Max: 88.63
Current: 88.63


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Ajel was 88.63%. The lowest was 2.48%. And the median was 10.38%.

BOM:530713's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 40.49 vs BOM:530713: 88.63

Ajel had a gross margin of 87.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ajel was 77.80% per year.


Ajel  (BOM:530713) Gross Margin % Explanation

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

Ajel had a gross margin of 87.80% 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.


Ajel Gross Margin % Related Terms


Ajel Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajel'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.

Ajel Gross Margin % Chart

Ajel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.16 35.08 81.46 88.14 88.63

Ajel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 94.00 93.21 79.38 93.98 87.80

BOM:530713 vs IBM, ACN, FI: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ajel'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.


Ajel Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ajel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ajel's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Ajel Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Ajel's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=121.1 / 136.657
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(136.657 - 15.54) / 136.657
=88.63 %

Ajel's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.4 / 36.853
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(36.853 - 4.496) / 36.853
=87.80 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 87.80% mean?
Ajel (BOM:530713) has a Gross Margin % of 87.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ajel and its competitors. This is 746% above median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, Ajel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 88.63.
Is Ajel's Gross Margin % too high?
Ajel's current Gross Margin % of 87.80% is 746% above median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 88.63. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Ajel's value of 87.80% is 116.8% above this industry median. Overall, Ajel has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajel's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
Ajel's Gross Margin % of 87.80% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Ajel's value of 87.80% is 116.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 88.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Ajel 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.49, based on 2,685 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. Ajel's current Gross Margin % of 87.80% is 116.8% 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 Ajel and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajel's current Gross Margin % is 87.80%, which is 746% above median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajel stock overvalued right now?
Ajel (BOM:530713) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.31, compared to a current price of ₹6.29 — trading 65.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.80%, which is 746% above median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 116.8% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Ajel's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Ajel (BOM:530713), the current Gross Margin % is 87.80% 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 Ajel (BOM:530713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹6.29 is trading 65.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.31.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530713:

  • Gross Margin %: 87.80% (746% above median its 10-year median of 10.38)
  • GF Value™: ₹18.31 vs. price of ₹6.29 (65.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.8% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ajel Business Description

Address Road No. 35 Survey of India Colony, Plot No. 645, Flat No. 302, DNR Residency, Chanda Naik Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500081
Ajel Ltd is a software services company that is engaged in the provision of information technology consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in key industry verticals. Its services include offering information management, software development, enterprise solutions, application development and management, outsourcing services, and mobility solutions. The group derives revenue from software development, consulting services, and allied services and generates a majority of the company's revenue from consulting services.
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