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CIL SecuritiesBOM:530829 -6.52%78 Gross Margin % is 67.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 67.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:530829 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹38.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Capital Markets companies, CIL Securities ranks better than 73.15% 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
CIL Securities had a gross margin of 67.70% 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.
CIL Securities Gross Margin % Related Terms
CIL Securities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIL Securities'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:530829 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, CIL Securities'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.
CIL Securities Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CIL Securities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIL Securities'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.
CIL Securities (BOM:530829) has a Gross Margin % of 67.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CIL Securities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.87. Over the past decade, CIL Securities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.78 to 76.99. According to the industry distribution chart, CIL Securities ranks #167 out of 622 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is CIL Securities' Gross Margin % too high?
CIL Securities' current Gross Margin % of 67.70% is near median its 10-year median of 67.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.78 to a high of 76.99. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.42. CIL Securities' value of 67.70% is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIL Securities ranks #167 out of 622 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIL Securities has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIL Securities' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CIL Securities ranks #167 out of 622 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CIL Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.42. CIL Securities' value of 67.70% is 34.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CIL Securities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.78 to 76.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.87 vs. the industry median of 50.42, CIL Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.42, based on 622 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. CIL Securities's current Gross Margin % of 67.70% is 34.3% 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 CIL Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIL Securities's current Gross Margin % is 67.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIL Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIL Securities (BOM:530829) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹38.54, compared to a current price of ₹35.43 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.87 and 34.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.42. CIL Securities' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 CIL Securities (BOM:530829), the current Gross Margin % is 67.70% 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 CIL Securities (BOM:530829) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIL Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹35.43 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹38.54.
GuruFocus considers CIL Securities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530829:
Gross Margin %: 67.70% (near median its 10-year median of 67.87)
GF Value™: ₹38.54 vs. price of ₹35.43 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% above the Capital Markets median (#167 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530829 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIL Securities Ltd is a diversified financial company. The company's operating segment includes Securities Dealing and Broking; Merchant Banking Fees; Consultancy Fees; Registrar and Share Transfer agents; and Demat and Depository. It generates maximum revenue from the Securities Dealing and Broking segment.
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