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Samrat ForgingsBOM:543229 -3.57%85 Gross Margin % is 55.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 28.51. GuruFocus rates BOM:543229 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹350.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Samrat Forgings ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samrat Forgings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543229'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.04 Med: 28.51 Max: 54.6
Current: 54.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Samrat Forgings was 54.60%. The lowest was 23.04%. And the median was 28.51%.
BOM:543229's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.71% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs BOM:543229: 54.37
Samrat Forgings had a gross margin of 55.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Samrat Forgings was 19.40% 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
Samrat Forgings had a gross margin of 55.59% 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.
Samrat Forgings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Samrat Forgings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samrat Forgings'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:543229 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Samrat Forgings'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.
Samrat Forgings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Samrat Forgings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samrat Forgings'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.
Samrat Forgings (BOM:543229) has a Gross Margin % of 55.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Samrat Forgings and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 28.51. Over the past decade, Samrat Forgings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.04 to 54.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Samrat Forgings ranks #2 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Samrat Forgings' Gross Margin % too high?
Samrat Forgings' current Gross Margin % of 55.59% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 28.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.04 to a high of 54.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Samrat Forgings' value of 55.59% is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samrat Forgings ranks #2 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samrat Forgings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samrat Forgings' Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Samrat Forgings ranks #2 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Samrat Forgings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Samrat Forgings' value of 55.59% is 128.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Samrat Forgings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.04 to 54.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.51 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Samrat Forgings 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 24.34, based on 155 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. Samrat Forgings's current Gross Margin % of 55.59% is 128.4% 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 Samrat Forgings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samrat Forgings's current Gross Margin % is 55.59%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 28.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samrat Forgings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samrat Forgings (BOM:543229) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹350.40, compared to a current price of ₹218.90 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.59%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 28.51 and 128.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Samrat Forgings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Samrat Forgings (BOM:543229), the current Gross Margin % is 55.59% 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 Samrat Forgings (BOM:543229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samrat Forgings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹218.90 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹350.40.
GuruFocus considers Samrat Forgings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543229:
Gross Margin %: 55.59% (95% above median its 10-year median of 28.51)
GF Value™: ₹350.40 vs. price of ₹218.90 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#2 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samrat Forgings Ltd is a supplier of quality forging equipment in India. It offers farm equipment, locomotive equipment, automotive equipment, earth moving and construction equipment, and others.
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