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Saffron IndustriesBOM:531436 +1.36%41 Gross Margin % is 114.12% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1182% above its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates BOM:531436 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, Saffron Industries ranks better than 97.84% 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
Saffron Industries had a gross margin of 114.12% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Saffron Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saffron Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saffron Industries'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Saffron Industries'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.
Saffron Industries Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Saffron Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saffron Industries'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.
Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) has a Gross Margin % of 114.12% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saffron Industries and its competitors. This is 1182% above median its historical median of 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #6 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Saffron Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Saffron Industries' current Gross Margin % of 114.12% is 1182% above median its 10-year median of 8.90. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Saffron Industries' value of 114.12% is 506.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #6 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saffron Industries has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saffron Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Saffron Industries ranks #6 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saffron Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Saffron Industries' value of 114.12% is 506.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 18.83, Saffron Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 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. Saffron Industries's current Gross Margin % of 114.12% is 506.2% 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 Saffron Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saffron Industries's current Gross Margin % is 114.12%, which is 1182% above median its own 10-year median of 8.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saffron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.89, compared to a current price of ₹26.09 — trading 570.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 114.12%, which is 1182% above median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 506.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. Saffron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 Saffron Industries (BOM:531436), the current Gross Margin % is 114.12% as of Jun. 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 Saffron Industries (BOM:531436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saffron Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.09 is trading 570.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.89.
GuruFocus considers Saffron Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531436:
Gross Margin %: 114.12% (1182% above median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: ₹3.89 vs. price of ₹26.09 (570.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 506.2% above the Forest Products median (#6 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saffron Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of paper manufacturing, construction, and real estate development. The company's segments include Paper Manufacturing and Real Estate Development. The company manufactures newsprint in rolls or sheets, uncoated paper of a kind used for writing, printing, or other graphic purposes in rolls or sheets. Its product range includes Kraft Papers, Color Boards, Chromo Papers, Bleached Kraft Papers, White Top Kraft Liners, Maplitho Papers, Sack Kraft Paper, Cellulose Paper, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from sales of plots.
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