RupaBOM:533552 +4.61%76 Gross Margin % is 27.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 53.32. GuruFocus rates BOM:533552 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹261.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Rupa ranks better than 50.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Rupa's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,229 Mil. Rupa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,402 Mil. Therefore, Rupa's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.92%.
Warning Sign:
Rupa & Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rupa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:533552'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.59 Med: 53.32 Max: 58.66
Current: 28.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rupa was 58.66%. The lowest was 28.59%. And the median was 53.32%.
BOM:533552's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.25% of 1019
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.49
vs BOM:533552: 28.59
Rupa had a gross margin of 27.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rupa was -13.50% per year.
Rupa (BOM:533552) 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
Rupa had a gross margin of 27.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Rupa Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rupa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rupa'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:533552 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Rupa'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.
Rupa Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rupa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rupa'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.
Rupa (BOM:533552) has a Gross Margin % of 27.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rupa and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 53.32. Over the past decade, Rupa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.59 to 58.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Rupa ranks #507 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Rupa's Gross Margin % too high?
Rupa's current Gross Margin % of 27.92% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 53.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.59 to a high of 58.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Rupa's value of 27.92% is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rupa ranks #507 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rupa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rupa's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Rupa ranks #507 out of 1019 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Rupa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Rupa's value of 27.92% is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Rupa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.59 to 58.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.32 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Rupa 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.49, based on 1,019 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. Rupa's current Gross Margin % of 27.92% is 2% 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 Rupa and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rupa's current Gross Margin % is 27.92%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 53.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rupa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rupa (BOM:533552) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹261.61, compared to a current price of ₹175.70 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.92%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 53.32 and 2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.49. Rupa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Rupa (BOM:533552), the current Gross Margin % is 27.92% 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 Rupa (BOM:533552) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rupa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹175.70 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹261.61.
GuruFocus considers Rupa to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533552:
Gross Margin %: 27.92% (48% below median its 10-year median of 53.32)
GF Value™: ₹261.61 vs. price of ₹175.70 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#507 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533552 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rupa & Co Ltd is an Indian company which produces knitted garments from innerwear to casual wear. The company uses the finest yarns sourced from across the globe and imported technology for dyeing and bleaching to maintain quality standards to produce finished products. The company markets its products under the brand name of Frontline, Euro, Bumchums, Jon, Torrido, Thermocot, Microman, and Softline. It manages its business in a single operating segment as manufacturing of Hosiery and related products. The company earns the majority of its revenue from India.
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