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Menon PistonsBOM:531727 +1.53%80 Gross Margin % is 50.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 29.69. GuruFocus rates BOM:531727 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹79.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Menon Pistons ranks better than 95.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Menon Pistons's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531727'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.52 Med: 29.69 Max: 52.61
Current: 52.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Menon Pistons was 52.61%. The lowest was 25.52%. And the median was 29.69%.
BOM:531727's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.11% of 1309
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.77
vs BOM:531727: 52.61
Menon Pistons had a gross margin of 50.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Menon Pistons was -0.80% 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
Menon Pistons had a gross margin of 50.50% 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.
Menon Pistons Gross Margin % Related Terms
Menon Pistons Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Menon Pistons'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:531727 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Menon Pistons'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.
Menon Pistons Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Menon Pistons's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Menon Pistons'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.
Menon Pistons (BOM:531727) has a Gross Margin % of 50.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Menon Pistons and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 29.69. Over the past decade, Menon Pistons' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.52 to 52.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Menon Pistons ranks #64 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Menon Pistons' Gross Margin % too high?
Menon Pistons' current Gross Margin % of 50.50% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 29.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.52 to a high of 52.61. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.77. Menon Pistons' value of 50.50% is 155.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Menon Pistons ranks #64 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Menon Pistons has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Menon Pistons' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Menon Pistons ranks #64 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Menon Pistons in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.77. Menon Pistons' value of 50.50% is 155.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Menon Pistons' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.52 to 52.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.69 vs. the industry median of 19.77, Menon Pistons 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.77, based on 1,309 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. Menon Pistons's current Gross Margin % of 50.50% is 155.4% 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 Menon Pistons and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Menon Pistons's current Gross Margin % is 50.50%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 29.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Menon Pistons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menon Pistons (BOM:531727) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹79.11, compared to a current price of ₹75.07 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.50%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 29.69 and 155.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.77. Menon Pistons' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Menon Pistons (BOM:531727), the current Gross Margin % is 50.50% 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 Menon Pistons (BOM:531727) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menon Pistons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹75.07 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹79.11.
GuruFocus considers Menon Pistons to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531727:
Gross Margin %: 50.50% (70% above median its 10-year median of 29.69)
GF Value™: ₹79.11 vs. price of ₹75.07 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#64 of 1309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531727 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Menon Pistons Ltd engages in the manufacturing and trade of automotive parts and components. It offers Pistons & Pins for Diesel Engines, Cars, LCVs / HCVs. It has only one segment of activity, namely Automotive Component.
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