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Elitecon InternationalBOM:539533 +2.11%59 Gross Margin % is 8.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 9.53. GuruFocus rates BOM:539533 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Elitecon International ranks worse than 89.36% on this metric.
BOM:539533's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.36% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 33.29
vs BOM:539533: 9.77
Elitecon International had a gross margin of 8.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elitecon International was 0.00% per year.
Elitecon International (BOM:539533) 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
Elitecon International had a gross margin of 8.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Elitecon International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elitecon International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elitecon International'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:539533 vs PM, MO, TPB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Elitecon International'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.
Elitecon International Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Elitecon International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elitecon International'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.
Elitecon International (BOM:539533) has a Gross Margin % of 8.99% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elitecon International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #42 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Elitecon International's Gross Margin % too high?
Elitecon International's current Gross Margin % of 8.99% is near median its 10-year median of 9.53. The Tobacco Products industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Elitecon International's value of 8.99% is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #42 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elitecon International has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elitecon International's Gross Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Elitecon International ranks #42 out of 47 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elitecon International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Elitecon International's value of 8.99% is 73% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.53 vs. the industry median of 33.29, Elitecon International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 33.29, based on 47 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. Elitecon International's current Gross Margin % of 8.99% is 73% 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 Elitecon International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 33.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elitecon International's current Gross Margin % is 8.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elitecon International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elitecon International (BOM:539533) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.13, compared to a current price of ₹17.87 — trading 739% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.53 and 73% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 33.29. Elitecon International's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Elitecon International (BOM:539533), the current Gross Margin % is 8.99% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Elitecon International (BOM:539533) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elitecon International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹17.87 is trading 739% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.13.
GuruFocus considers Elitecon International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539533:
Gross Margin %: 8.99% (near median its 10-year median of 9.53)
GF Value™: ₹2.13 vs. price of ₹17.87 (739% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Tobacco Products median (#42 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539533 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elitecon International Ltd operates in the manufacturing and trading of tobacco products including cigarettes, smoking mixtures, and sheesha. The company serves both domestic and international markets, with notable exports to regions such as the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Elitecon has expanded its portfolio to include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with upcoming plans to introduce products like snacks, edible oils, and other essentials. Its revenue is generated majorly through the sale of tobacco-based products and FMCG items, supported by a manufacturing infrastructure focused on innovation and sustainability. The company has two reportable segments, "tobacco and allied products" and "Agro Commodities".
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