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Pankaj PolymersBOM:531280 +4.99%47 Gross Margin % is 0.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:531280 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹10.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Pankaj Polymers ranks worse than 97.65% on this metric.
Pankaj Polymers Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pankaj Polymers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531280'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.92 Med: 0.86 Max: 26.59
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pankaj Polymers was 26.59%. The lowest was -34.92%. And the median was 0.86%.
BOM:531280's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.65% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BOM:531280: 0.67
Pankaj Polymers had a gross margin of 0.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pankaj Polymers was -2.80% 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
Pankaj Polymers had a gross margin of 0.53% 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.
Pankaj Polymers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pankaj Polymers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pankaj Polymers'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:531280 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pankaj Polymers'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.
Pankaj Polymers Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pankaj Polymers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pankaj Polymers'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.
Pankaj Polymers (BOM:531280) has a Gross Margin % of 0.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pankaj Polymers and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Pankaj Polymers ranks #374 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Pankaj Polymers' Gross Margin % too high?
Pankaj Polymers' current Gross Margin % of 0.53% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Pankaj Polymers' value of 0.53% is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pankaj Polymers ranks #374 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pankaj Polymers has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pankaj Polymers' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pankaj Polymers ranks #374 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pankaj Polymers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Pankaj Polymers' value of 0.53% is 97.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Pankaj Polymers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 383 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. Pankaj Polymers's current Gross Margin % of 0.53% is 97.5% 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 Pankaj Polymers and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pankaj Polymers's current Gross Margin % is 0.53%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pankaj Polymers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pankaj Polymers (BOM:531280) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹10.81, compared to a current price of ₹71.74 — trading 563.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.53%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 97.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Pankaj Polymers' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 Pankaj Polymers (BOM:531280), the current Gross Margin % is 0.53% 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 Pankaj Polymers (BOM:531280) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pankaj Polymers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹71.74 is trading 563.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹10.81.
GuruFocus considers Pankaj Polymers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531280:
Gross Margin %: 0.53% (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: ₹10.81 vs. price of ₹71.74 (563.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#374 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pankaj Polymers Ltd is an India-based company. The company is engaged in plastic granules and other plastic products. It is engaged in the manufacturing of plastic articles like high-density polyethylene, polypropylene woven sacks, polypropylene disposable containers, and injection molded plastic articles. The company generates revenue from the sale of traded products.
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