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BOM:540199's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 51.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Corporate Merchant Bankers had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Corporate Merchant Bankers had a gross margin of % 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.
Corporate Merchant Bankers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Corporate Merchant Bankers 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.
BOM:540199 vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Corporate Merchant Bankers'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.
Corporate Merchant Bankers Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Corporate Merchant Bankers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corporate Merchant Bankers'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.
Corporate Merchant Bankers (BOM:540199) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corporate Merchant Bankers and its competitors. Over the past decade, Corporate Merchant Bankers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.81 to 93.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Corporate Merchant Bankers ranks #999999 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry.
Is Corporate Merchant Bankers' Gross Margin % too high?
Corporate Merchant Bankers' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.81 to a high of 93.54. Based on the distribution chart, Corporate Merchant Bankers ranks #999999 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Corporate Merchant Bankers has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corporate Merchant Bankers' Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Corporate Merchant Bankers ranks #999999 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Corporate Merchant Bankers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.81. Historically, Corporate Merchant Bankers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.81 to 93.54 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.81, based on 387 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 Corporate Merchant Bankers and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corporate Merchant Bankers's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corporate Merchant Bankers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporate Merchant Bankers (BOM:540199) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.02, compared to a current price of ₹47.03 — trading 176.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Corporate Merchant Bankers' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Corporate Merchant Bankers (BOM:540199), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Corporate Merchant Bankers (BOM:540199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporate Merchant Bankers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹47.03 is trading 176.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.02.
GuruFocus considers Corporate Merchant Bankers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540199:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹17.02 vs. price of ₹47.03 (176.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corporate Merchant Bankers Ltd is a Non-Banking Financial Company. The company is engaged in providing loans and advances to various Corporates. It also provides consultancy services. The company has one business segment, which is providing financial services.
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