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Polymac ThermoformersBOM:537573 +9.66%52 Gross Margin % is 16.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 27.78. GuruFocus rates BOM:537573 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Packaging & Containers companies, Polymac Thermoformers ranks better than 64.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polymac Thermoformers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:537573'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.29 Med: 27.78 Max: 39.01
Current: 26.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Polymac Thermoformers was 39.01%. The lowest was -111.29%. And the median was 27.78%.
BOM:537573's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.42% of 385
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.42
vs BOM:537573: 26.74
Polymac Thermoformers had a gross margin of 16.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Polymac Thermoformers was 0.60% 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
Polymac Thermoformers had a gross margin of 16.00% 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.
Polymac Thermoformers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Polymac Thermoformers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polymac Thermoformers'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:537573 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Polymac Thermoformers'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.
Polymac Thermoformers Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Polymac Thermoformers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polymac Thermoformers'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.
Polymac Thermoformers (BOM:537573) has a Gross Margin % of 16.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Polymac Thermoformers and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 27.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Polymac Thermoformers ranks #137 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Polymac Thermoformers' Gross Margin % too high?
Polymac Thermoformers' current Gross Margin % of 16.00% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 27.78. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. Polymac Thermoformers' value of 16.00% is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polymac Thermoformers ranks #137 out of 385 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Polymac Thermoformers has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polymac Thermoformers' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Polymac Thermoformers ranks #137 out of 385 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Polymac Thermoformers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.42. Polymac Thermoformers' value of 16.00% is 25.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.78 vs. the industry median of 21.42, Polymac Thermoformers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.42, based on 385 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. Polymac Thermoformers's current Gross Margin % of 16.00% is 25.3% 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 Polymac Thermoformers and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polymac Thermoformers's current Gross Margin % is 16.00%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 27.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polymac Thermoformers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polymac Thermoformers (BOM:537573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.02, compared to a current price of ₹8.40 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.00%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 27.78 and 25.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.42. Polymac Thermoformers' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Polymac Thermoformers (BOM:537573), the current Gross Margin % is 16.00% 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 Polymac Thermoformers (BOM:537573) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polymac Thermoformers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.40 is trading 70% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.02.
GuruFocus considers Polymac Thermoformers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:537573:
Gross Margin %: 16.00% (42% below median its 10-year median of 27.78)
GF Value™: ₹28.02 vs. price of ₹8.40 (70% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#137 of 385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:537573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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