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Universal AutofoundryBOM:539314 +2.89%52 Gross Margin % is 41.04% as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 22.12. GuruFocus rates BOM:539314 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Universal Autofoundry ranks better than 88.32% on this metric.
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
Universal Autofoundry had a gross margin of 41.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable 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.
Universal Autofoundry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universal Autofoundry Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Autofoundry'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:539314 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Autofoundry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a Gross Margin % of 41.04% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 22.12. Over the past decade, Universal Autofoundry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 42.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #153 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's Gross Margin % too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current Gross Margin % of 41.04% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 22.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.57 to a high of 42.26. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Universal Autofoundry's value of 41.04% is 107.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #153 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Autofoundry 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 Universal Autofoundry's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #153 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universal Autofoundry in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Universal Autofoundry's value of 41.04% is 107.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Autofoundry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 42.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.12 vs. the industry median of 19.80, Universal Autofoundry has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,310 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. Universal Autofoundry's current Gross Margin % of 41.04% is 107.3% above 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 Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Autofoundry's current Gross Margin % is 41.04%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 22.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.08, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.04%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 22.12 and 107.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current Gross Margin % is 41.04% 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.
Is Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.08.
GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:
Gross Margin %: 41.04% (86% above median its 10-year median of 22.12)
GF Value™: ₹92.08 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#153 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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