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BOM:532725's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.08% of 1559
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.52
vs BOM:532725: 50.75
Solar Industries India had a gross margin of 50.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Solar Industries India was 4.30% per year.
Solar Industries India (BOM:532725) 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
Solar Industries India had a gross margin of 50.16% 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.
Solar Industries India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Solar Industries India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solar Industries India'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:532725 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Solar Industries India'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.
Solar Industries India Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Solar Industries India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solar Industries India'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.
Solar Industries India (BOM:532725) has a Gross Margin % of 50.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Solar Industries India and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 43.79. Over the past decade, Solar Industries India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.49 to 50.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar Industries India ranks #139 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Solar Industries India's Gross Margin % too high?
Solar Industries India's current Gross Margin % of 50.16% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.49 to a high of 50.75. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Solar Industries India's value of 50.16% is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solar Industries India ranks #139 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solar Industries India has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar Industries India's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Solar Industries India ranks #139 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Solar Industries India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Solar Industries India's value of 50.16% is 113.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Solar Industries India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.49 to 50.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.79 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Solar Industries India 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Solar Industries India's current Gross Margin % of 50.16% is 113.3% 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 Solar Industries India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solar Industries India's current Gross Margin % is 50.16%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 43.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Industries India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Industries India (BOM:532725) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17,152.47, compared to a current price of ₹18,460.65 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.16%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.79 and 113.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Solar Industries India's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Solar Industries India (BOM:532725), the current Gross Margin % is 50.16% 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 Solar Industries India (BOM:532725) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Industries India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹18,460.65 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17,152.47.
GuruFocus considers Solar Industries India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532725:
Gross Margin %: 50.16% (15% above median its 10-year median of 43.79)
GF Value™: ₹17,152.47 vs. price of ₹18,460.65 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.3% above the Chemicals median (#139 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532725 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solar Industries India Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of explosives and defense products. The company sells bulk and packaged explosives as well as detonation initiating systems to the mining, infrastructure, and construction industries. The firm's defense products include high energy explosives, propellants for delivering missiles and rockets, pyros, bombs, and warheads. Geographically, the group holds its presence in both India and internationally of which Indian region accounts for a majority of revenue.
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