Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) 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
Pilani Investment and Industries had a gross margin of 94.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pilani Investment and Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Gross Margin % Chart
BOM:539883 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Pilani Investment and 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pilani Investment and Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilani Investment and 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) has a Gross Margin % of 94.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pilani Investment and Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.65. Over the past decade, Pilani Investment and Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.53 to 99.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #63 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Pilani Investment and Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Pilani Investment and Industries' current Gross Margin % of 94.77% is near median its 10-year median of 98.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 95.53 to a high of 99.51. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Pilani Investment and Industries' value of 94.77% is 68.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #63 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilani Investment and Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilani Investment and Industries' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #63 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pilani Investment and Industries in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Pilani Investment and Industries' value of 94.77% is 68.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pilani Investment and Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.53 to 99.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.65 vs. the industry median of 56.34, Pilani Investment and Industries 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.34, based on 549 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. Pilani Investment and Industries's current Gross Margin % of 94.77% is 68.2% 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 Pilani Investment and Industries and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilani Investment and Industries's current Gross Margin % is 94.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilani Investment and Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,173.49, compared to a current price of ₹4,481.70 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 94.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.65 and 68.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.34. Pilani Investment and Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883), the current Gross Margin % is 94.77% 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 Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilani Investment and Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,481.70 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,173.49.
GuruFocus considers Pilani Investment and Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539883:
Gross Margin %: 94.77% (near median its 10-year median of 98.65)
GF Value™: ₹4,173.49 vs. price of ₹4,481.70 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% above the Asset Management median (#63 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539883 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilani Investment and Industries Business Description
Pilani Investment and Industries Corp Ltd is engaged in investment and financing activities, including investments in various companies and mutual funds, and the granting of unsecured loans to various companies. The company operates only in India.
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