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National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) 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
National Plastic Technologies had a gross margin of 30.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
National Plastic Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Plastic Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
National Plastic Technologies Gross Margin % Chart
BOM:531287 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, National Plastic Technologies'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.
National Plastic Technologies Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, National Plastic Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Plastic Technologies'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.
National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) has a Gross Margin % of 30.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Plastic Technologies and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 18.56. Over the past decade, National Plastic Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.80 to 27.81. According to the industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #616 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is National Plastic Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
National Plastic Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 30.30% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 18.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.80 to a high of 27.81. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. National Plastic Technologies' value of 30.30% is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #616 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Plastic Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Plastic Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #616 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts National Plastic Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. National Plastic Technologies' value of 30.30% is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, National Plastic Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.80 to 27.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.56 vs. the industry median of 23.49, National Plastic Technologies 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. National Plastic Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 30.30% is 29% 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 National Plastic Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Plastic Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 30.30%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 18.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Plastic Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹347.40, compared to a current price of ₹203.75 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.30%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 18.56 and 29% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. National Plastic Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287), the current Gross Margin % is 30.30% 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹203.75 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹347.40.
GuruFocus considers National Plastic Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531287:
Gross Margin %: 30.30% (63% above median its 10-year median of 18.56)
GF Value™: ₹347.40 vs. price of ₹203.75 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Chemicals median (#616 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531287 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Plastic Technologies Business Description
National Plastic Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic molded components. The company operates through single segments namely Injection molded plastic products. The company has four production plants situated in the state of Tamil Nadu (Guindy, Irrungattukottai (SIPCOT)), Himachal Pradesh (Sirmour), and in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The company caters to various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, Packaging, and information technology peripherals sectors.
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