Inducto SteelBOM:532001 61 Gross Margin % is 11.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates BOM:532001 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹77.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Inducto Steel ranks worse than 89.79% 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
Inducto Steel had a gross margin of 11.07% 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.
Inducto Steel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inducto Steel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inducto Steel'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:532001 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Inducto Steel'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.
Inducto Steel Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Inducto Steel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inducto Steel'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.
Inducto Steel (BOM:532001) has a Gross Margin % of 11.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inducto Steel and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Inducto Steel ranks #211 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is Inducto Steel's Gross Margin % too high?
Inducto Steel's current Gross Margin % of 11.07% is 152% above median its 10-year median of 4.40. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Inducto Steel's value of 11.07% is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inducto Steel ranks #211 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inducto Steel has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inducto Steel's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Inducto Steel ranks #211 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Inducto Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Inducto Steel's value of 11.07% is 59.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Inducto Steel 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Inducto Steel's current Gross Margin % of 11.07% is 59.3% 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 Inducto Steel and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inducto Steel's current Gross Margin % is 11.07%, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inducto Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inducto Steel (BOM:532001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹77.10, compared to a current price of ₹52.50 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.07%, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 59.3% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Inducto Steel's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Inducto Steel (BOM:532001), the current Gross Margin % is 11.07% 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 Inducto Steel (BOM:532001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inducto Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹52.50 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹77.10.
GuruFocus considers Inducto Steel to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532001:
Gross Margin %: 11.07% (152% above median its 10-year median of 4.40)
GF Value™: ₹77.10 vs. price of ₹52.50 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% below the Waste Management median (#211 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inducto Steel Ltd is a company that operates in ship breaking business and trading activities in metal scrap, coals, aluminum foil & other inputs. The activities of the group function through Mumbai in trading and investments and via Bhavnagar in the shipbreaking and trading segments. The Trading engages in the business of trading in metal scrap, coals, graphite electrodes, and other industrial inputs. Ship Breaking includes dismantling or breaking old and used ships. The company's geographic segment includes Mumbai and Bhavnagar. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Bhavnagar.
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