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Aksh OptifibreBOM:532351 +2.32%49 Gross Margin % is 43.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 30.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:532351 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,448 Hardware companies, Aksh Optifibre ranks better than 69.24% 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
Aksh Optifibre had a gross margin of 43.00% 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.
Aksh Optifibre Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aksh Optifibre Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aksh Optifibre'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:532351 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Aksh Optifibre'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.
Aksh Optifibre Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aksh Optifibre's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aksh Optifibre'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.
Aksh Optifibre (BOM:532351) has a Gross Margin % of 43.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aksh Optifibre and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 30.23. Over the past decade, Aksh Optifibre's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.01 to 41.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Aksh Optifibre ranks #753 out of 2448 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Aksh Optifibre's Gross Margin % too high?
Aksh Optifibre's current Gross Margin % of 43.00% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 30.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.01 to a high of 41.88. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.84. Aksh Optifibre's value of 43.00% is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aksh Optifibre ranks #753 out of 2448 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aksh Optifibre has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aksh Optifibre's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aksh Optifibre ranks #753 out of 2448 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aksh Optifibre in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.84. Aksh Optifibre's value of 43.00% is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aksh Optifibre's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.01 to 41.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.23 vs. the industry median of 24.84, Aksh Optifibre 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.84, based on 2,448 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. Aksh Optifibre's current Gross Margin % of 43.00% is 73.1% 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 Aksh Optifibre and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aksh Optifibre's current Gross Margin % is 43.00%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 30.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aksh Optifibre stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aksh Optifibre (BOM:532351) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7.45, compared to a current price of ₹8.83 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.00%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 30.23 and 73.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.84. Aksh Optifibre's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Aksh Optifibre (BOM:532351), the current Gross Margin % is 43.00% 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 Aksh Optifibre (BOM:532351) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aksh Optifibre stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.83 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7.45.
GuruFocus considers Aksh Optifibre to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532351:
Gross Margin %: 43.00% (42% above median its 10-year median of 30.23)
GF Value™: ₹7.45 vs. price of ₹8.83 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the Hardware median (#753 of 2448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aksh Optifibre Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading and selling of optical fibre, optical fibre cable, fibre reinforced plastic rods, work area outlet systems, patching systems, impregnated glass roving reinforcement and ophthalmic lenses, and other related products. It also provides the E-Governance and Fibre to Home (FTTH) services. The group's operating business segments are Manufacturing, which derives maximum revenue, Services, and Trading. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also caters to international markets.
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