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Super Fine KnittersBOM:540269 57 Gross Margin % is 41.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 272% above its 10-year median of 11.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:540269 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Super Fine Knitters ranks better than 59.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Super Fine Knitters's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540269'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.49 Med: 11.2 Max: 42.28
Current: 35.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Super Fine Knitters was 42.28%. The lowest was 3.49%. And the median was 11.20%.
BOM:540269's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.88% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:540269: 35.67
Super Fine Knitters had a gross margin of 41.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Super Fine Knitters was 47.10% per year.
Super Fine Knitters (BOM:540269) 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
Super Fine Knitters had a gross margin of 41.69% 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.
Super Fine Knitters Gross Margin % Related Terms
Super Fine Knitters Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Super Fine Knitters'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.
Super Fine Knitters Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Super Fine Knitters'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.
Super Fine Knitters Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Super Fine Knitters's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Fine Knitters'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.
Super Fine Knitters (BOM:540269) has a Gross Margin % of 41.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Super Fine Knitters and its competitors. This is 272% above median its historical median of 11.20. Over the past decade, Super Fine Knitters' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 42.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Super Fine Knitters ranks #412 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Super Fine Knitters' Gross Margin % too high?
Super Fine Knitters' current Gross Margin % of 41.69% is 272% above median its 10-year median of 11.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.49 to a high of 42.28. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Super Fine Knitters' value of 41.69% is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Super Fine Knitters ranks #412 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Super Fine Knitters has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Fine Knitters' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Super Fine Knitters ranks #412 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Super Fine Knitters in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Super Fine Knitters' value of 41.69% is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Super Fine Knitters' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.49 to 42.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.20 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Super Fine Knitters 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Super Fine Knitters's current Gross Margin % of 41.69% is 46.1% 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 Super Fine Knitters and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Fine Knitters's current Gross Margin % is 41.69%, which is 272% above median its own 10-year median of 11.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Fine Knitters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Fine Knitters (BOM:540269) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14.05, compared to a current price of ₹8.28 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.69%, which is 272% above median its 10-year median of 11.20 and 46.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Super Fine Knitters' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Super Fine Knitters (BOM:540269), the current Gross Margin % is 41.69% 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 Super Fine Knitters (BOM:540269) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Fine Knitters stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.28 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.05.
GuruFocus considers Super Fine Knitters to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540269:
Gross Margin %: 41.69% (272% above median its 10-year median of 11.20)
GF Value™: ₹14.05 vs. price of ₹8.28 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#412 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540269 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Fine Knitters Ltd manufactures and supplies knitted fabrics and garments. The company caters to both national and international markets, supplying knitted fabrics used by various export-oriented garment manufacturers in India. Its product range includes t-shirts, shirts, track suits, night suits, sweaters, and other knitted apparel items. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of knitted fabrics and garments. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Ludhiana, India, and serves a wide customer base within the textile and garment industry.
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