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Dolfin RubbersBOM:542013 -0.26%82 Gross Margin % is 38.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 23.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:542013 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Dolfin Rubbers ranks better than 79.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dolfin Rubbers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542013'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.74 Med: 23.5 Max: 36.99
Current: 35.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dolfin Rubbers was 36.99%. The lowest was 17.74%. And the median was 23.50%.
BOM:542013's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.95% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.87
vs BOM:542013: 35.06
Dolfin Rubbers had a gross margin of 38.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dolfin Rubbers was 10.40% per year.
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
Dolfin Rubbers had a gross margin of 38.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Dolfin Rubbers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dolfin Rubbers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolfin Rubbers'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:542013 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Dolfin Rubbers'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.
Dolfin Rubbers Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dolfin Rubbers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolfin Rubbers'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.
Dolfin Rubbers (BOM:542013) has a Gross Margin % of 38.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dolfin Rubbers and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 23.50. Over the past decade, Dolfin Rubbers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.74 to 36.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolfin Rubbers ranks #262 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Dolfin Rubbers' Gross Margin % too high?
Dolfin Rubbers' current Gross Margin % of 38.60% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 23.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.74 to a high of 36.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Dolfin Rubbers' value of 38.60% is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolfin Rubbers ranks #262 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolfin Rubbers has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolfin Rubbers' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Dolfin Rubbers ranks #262 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dolfin Rubbers in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Dolfin Rubbers' value of 38.60% is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolfin Rubbers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.74 to 36.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.50 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Dolfin Rubbers 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 19.87, based on 1,307 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. Dolfin Rubbers's current Gross Margin % of 38.60% is 94.3% 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 Dolfin Rubbers and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolfin Rubbers's current Gross Margin % is 38.60%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 23.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolfin Rubbers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolfin Rubbers (BOM:542013) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.50, compared to a current price of ₹170.50 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.60%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 23.50 and 94.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Dolfin Rubbers' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Dolfin Rubbers (BOM:542013), the current Gross Margin % is 38.60% 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 Dolfin Rubbers (BOM:542013) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolfin Rubbers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹170.50 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.50.
GuruFocus considers Dolfin Rubbers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542013:
Gross Margin %: 38.60% (64% above median its 10-year median of 23.50)
GF Value™: ₹229.50 vs. price of ₹170.50 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#262 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542013 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolfin Rubbers Ltd is mainly engaged in manufacturing rubber tyres and tubes, so the management considers this to be the only business segment of the company. The company's main business is in India. Based on its vehicle types, the tire market can be segmented into passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, and off-road, among others.
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