The historical rank and industry rank for A F Enterprises's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:538351's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.49 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
A F Enterprises had a gross margin of 11.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for A F Enterprises was 0.00% per year.
A F Enterprises (BOM:538351) 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
A F Enterprises had a gross margin of 11.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
A F Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
A F Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A F Enterprises'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:538351 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, A F Enterprises'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.
A F Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, A F Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A F Enterprises'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.
A F Enterprises (BOM:538351) has a Gross Margin % of 11.18% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on A F Enterprises and its competitors.
Is A F Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
A F Enterprises' current Gross Margin % is 11.18%. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. A F Enterprises' value of 11.18% is 52.4% below this industry median. Overall, A F Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A F Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
A F Enterprises' Gross Margin % of 11.18% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. A F Enterprises' value of 11.18% is 52.4% below this benchmark. 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. A F Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 11.18% is 52.4% 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 A F Enterprises and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A F Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 11.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A F Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
A F Enterprises (BOM:538351) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.18%. The current Gross Margin % is 11.18% and 52.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. A F Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 50/100. 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 A F Enterprises (BOM:538351), the current Gross Margin % is 11.18% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
A F Enterprises Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the manufacturing of plastic molded components. The company also provides IT services such as GIS consulting, GIS development, and map-making services. The company operates in five business segments that include Shares & securities, Rough emeralds, Fabrics, Glasses, software services, and plastic molded components. The majority of revenue is generated from the plastic molded components segment.
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