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SAB IndustriesBOM:539112 22 Gross Margin % is -4.95% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:539112 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,738 Construction companies, SAB Industries ranks better than 83.6% on this metric.
SAB Industries (BOM:539112) 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
SAB Industries had a gross margin of -4.95% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
SAB Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
SAB Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAB Industries'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:539112 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, SAB Industries'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.
SAB Industries Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, SAB Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAB Industries'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.
SAB Industries (BOM:539112) has a Gross Margin % of -4.95% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SAB Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, SAB Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 95.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SAB Industries ranks #285 out of 1738 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is SAB Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
SAB Industries' current Gross Margin % is -4.95%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.66 to a high of 95.44. Based on the distribution chart, SAB Industries ranks #285 out of 1738 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SAB Industries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAB Industries' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, SAB Industries ranks #285 out of 1738 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SAB Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.69. Historically, SAB Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 95.44 over the past decade. 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.69, based on 1,738 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. 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 SAB Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAB Industries's current Gross Margin % is -4.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAB Industries stock overvalued right now?
SAB Industries (BOM:539112) has a current Gross Margin % of -4.95%. The current Gross Margin % is -4.95%. SAB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 8 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 SAB Industries (BOM:539112), the current Gross Margin % is -4.95% 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.
SAB Industries Ltd is an India-based company engaged in construction activities. The company undertakes projects in the areas of civil infrastructure and construction engineering, the development of technology industrial structures, mass housing complexes and townships, aviation structures, institutional and public utility facilities, hospitality and recreation, and healthcare. The operating segments of the group are the construction division, real estate division, investments, agriculture, and infotech division. The construction division also provides consultancy in the field of civil engineering and preparation and award of the claim. The firm operates in India and generates maximum revenue from the Real Estate division. Geographically, it only operates in India.
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