Arfin IndiaBOM:539151 -3.96%52 Gross Margin % is 18.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates BOM:539151 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹43.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Metals & Mining companies, Arfin India ranks worse than 62.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arfin India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539151'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.07 Med: 10.18 Max: 17.28
Current: 17.28
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arfin India was 17.28%. The lowest was 8.07%. And the median was 10.18%.
BOM:539151's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.59% of 727
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs BOM:539151: 17.28
Arfin India had a gross margin of 18.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arfin India was 14.50% per year.
Arfin India (BOM:539151) 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
Arfin India had a gross margin of 18.59% 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.
Arfin India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arfin India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arfin 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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Arfin 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.
Arfin India Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Arfin India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arfin 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.
Arfin India (BOM:539151) has a Gross Margin % of 18.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arfin India and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, Arfin India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.07 to 17.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Arfin India ranks #455 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Arfin India's Gross Margin % too high?
Arfin India's current Gross Margin % of 18.59% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.07 to a high of 17.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Arfin India's value of 18.59% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arfin India ranks #455 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arfin India has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arfin India's Gross Margin % compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Arfin India ranks #455 out of 727 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arfin India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Arfin India's value of 18.59% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Arfin India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.07 to 17.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Arfin India 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 727 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. Arfin India's current Gross Margin % of 18.59% is 29% 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 Arfin India and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arfin India's current Gross Margin % is 18.59%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arfin India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arfin India (BOM:539151) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹43.99, compared to a current price of ₹86.90 — trading 97.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.59%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 29% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Arfin India's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Arfin India (BOM:539151), the current Gross Margin % is 18.59% 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 Arfin India (BOM:539151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arfin India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹86.90 is trading 97.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹43.99.
GuruFocus considers Arfin India to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539151:
Gross Margin %: 18.59% (83% above median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: ₹43.99 vs. price of ₹86.90 (97.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Metals & Mining median (#455 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arfin India Ltd manufactures and sells aluminum products in India. It is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of non-ferrous metals products. The company's product lines include Aluminum Wire Rods, Aluminum Deox, Cored Wire, Alloy Products, Automobile Parts, and Cable and Conductors. It's Aluminum Deox includes Aluminum ingots, Aluminum cubes, Aluminum shots, and Aluminum sticks. The Cored Wire Mill products include Calcium Silicon Cored Wire, Ferro Silicon Cored Wire, Calcium Cored Wire, and Graphite Cored Wire.
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