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Natural Biocon (India)BOM:543207 -1.94%73 Gross Margin % is 19.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 29.93. GuruFocus rates BOM:543207 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Natural Biocon (India) ranks worse than 72.58% on this metric.
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
Natural Biocon (India) had a gross margin of 19.72% 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.
Natural Biocon (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Natural Biocon (India) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natural Biocon (India)'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:543207 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Natural Biocon (India)'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.
Natural Biocon (India) Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Natural Biocon (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Biocon (India)'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.
Natural Biocon (India) (BOM:543207) has a Gross Margin % of 19.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Natural Biocon (India) and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 29.93. Over the past decade, Natural Biocon (India)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.39 to 75.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Biocon (India) ranks #1130 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Natural Biocon (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Natural Biocon (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 29.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.39 to a high of 75.98. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Natural Biocon (India)'s value of 19.72% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Biocon (India) ranks #1130 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Biocon (India) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Biocon (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Natural Biocon (India) ranks #1130 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Natural Biocon (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Natural Biocon (India)'s value of 19.72% is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Biocon (India)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.39 to 75.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.93 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Natural Biocon (India) has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Natural Biocon (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 16% below 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 Natural Biocon (India) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Biocon (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 29.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Biocon (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Biocon (India) (BOM:543207) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.15, compared to a current price of ₹3.54 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 29.93 and 16% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Natural Biocon (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Natural Biocon (India) (BOM:543207), the current Gross Margin % is 19.72% 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 Natural Biocon (India) (BOM:543207) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Biocon (India) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.54 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.15.
GuruFocus considers Natural Biocon (India) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543207:
Gross Margin %: 19.72% (34% below median its 10-year median of 29.93)
GF Value™: ₹3.15 vs. price of ₹3.54 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Chemicals median (#1130 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543207 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Biocon (India) Ltd is engaged in the business of chemicals, natural extracts, and agricultural products. The company manufactures natural food colors. Its revenue stream is retail trading of commodities, which are generated through the sale of chemicals in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The company generates revenue and operates within India.
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