Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
PravegBOM:531637 -0.57%74 Gross Margin % is 51.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 52.17. GuruFocus rates BOM:531637 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,159.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Praveg ranks better than 63.77% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Praveg's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹379 Mil. Praveg's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹736 Mil. Therefore, Praveg's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.55%.
Warning Sign:
Praveg Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Praveg's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531637'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.08 Med: 52.17 Max: 65.91
Current: 48.43
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Praveg was 65.91%. The lowest was 24.08%. And the median was 52.17%.
BOM:531637's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.77% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs BOM:531637: 48.43
Praveg had a gross margin of 51.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Praveg was -1.80% per year.
Praveg (BOM:531637) 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
Praveg had a gross margin of 51.55% 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.
Praveg Gross Margin % Related Terms
Praveg Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Praveg'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:531637 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Praveg'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.
Praveg Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Praveg's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Praveg'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.
Praveg (BOM:531637) has a Gross Margin % of 51.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Praveg and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.17. Over the past decade, Praveg's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.08 to 65.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Praveg ranks #342 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Praveg's Gross Margin % too high?
Praveg's current Gross Margin % of 51.55% is near median its 10-year median of 52.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.08 to a high of 65.91. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Praveg's value of 51.55% is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Praveg ranks #342 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Praveg has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Praveg's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Praveg ranks #342 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Praveg in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Praveg's value of 51.55% is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Praveg's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.08 to 65.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.17 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Praveg 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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. Praveg's current Gross Margin % of 51.55% is 32.2% 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 Praveg and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Praveg's current Gross Margin % is 51.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Praveg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praveg (BOM:531637) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,159.91, compared to a current price of ₹237.55 — trading 79.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.17 and 32.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Praveg's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Praveg (BOM:531637), the current Gross Margin % is 51.55% 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 Praveg (BOM:531637) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Praveg stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹237.55 is trading 79.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,159.91.
GuruFocus considers Praveg to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531637:
Gross Margin %: 51.55% (near median its 10-year median of 52.17)
GF Value™: ₹1,159.91 vs. price of ₹237.55 (79.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#342 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531637 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Praveg Ltd is engaged in providing advertising, publicity, printing, graphics, marketing services by conducting and organizing trade fairs, exhibition, events management press releases, making, developing films, ad films event management.
74GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:531637
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:531637 has been successfully added to your 
