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Chandni MachinesBOM:542627 -1.06%55 Gross Margin % is 562.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15613% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:542627 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Chandni Machines ranks worse than 96.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chandni Machines's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542627'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83 Med: 3.58 Max: 10.93
Current: 4.62
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chandni Machines was 10.93%. The lowest was 2.83%. And the median was 3.58%.
BOM:542627's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.15% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.245
vs BOM:542627: 4.62
Chandni Machines had a gross margin of 562.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chandni Machines was 4.80% 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
Chandni Machines had a gross margin of 562.53% 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.
Chandni Machines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chandni Machines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chandni Machines'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:542627 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Chandni Machines'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.
Chandni Machines Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Chandni Machines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chandni Machines'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.
Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) has a Gross Margin % of 562.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chandni Machines and its competitors. This is 15613% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Chandni Machines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 10.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #150 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Chandni Machines' Gross Margin % too high?
Chandni Machines' current Gross Margin % of 562.53% is 15613% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 10.93. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.25. Chandni Machines' value of 562.53% is 2220.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #150 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chandni Machines has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chandni Machines' Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Chandni Machines ranks #150 out of 156 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chandni Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.25. Chandni Machines' value of 562.53% is 2220.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chandni Machines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 10.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 24.25, Chandni Machines 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.25, based on 156 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. Chandni Machines's current Gross Margin % of 562.53% is 2220.2% 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 Chandni Machines and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chandni Machines's current Gross Margin % is 562.53%, which is 15613% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chandni Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.47, compared to a current price of ₹102.75 — trading 2861.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 562.53%, which is 15613% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 2220.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.25. Chandni Machines' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Chandni Machines (BOM:542627), the current Gross Margin % is 562.53% 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 Chandni Machines (BOM:542627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chandni Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹102.75 is trading 2861.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.47.
GuruFocus considers Chandni Machines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542627:
Gross Margin %: 562.53% (15613% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: ₹3.47 vs. price of ₹102.75 (2861.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2220.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#150 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chandni Machines Ltd is engaged in the trading of engineering goods and related items. It is involved in the business of manufacturing, buying, selling, reselling, importing, exporting all kinds of injection moulding machines. It offers Plastic and rubber machinery, Metal working, Machinery handling and Testing equipment. In addition, it also provides after-sales service through qualified professional technical persons. The group mainly operates in India.
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