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Clara IndustriesBOM:543435 +0.57%64 Gross Margin % is 23.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 37.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:543435 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹29.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Clara Industries ranks better than 64.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clara Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543435'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.79 Med: 37.98 Max: 55.82
Current: 26.79
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Clara Industries was 55.82%. The lowest was 26.79%. And the median was 37.98%.
BOM:543435's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.75% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BOM:543435: 26.79
Clara Industries had a gross margin of 23.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Clara Industries was 0.00% per year.
Clara Industries (BOM:543435) 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
Clara Industries had a gross margin of 23.36% 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.
Clara Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Clara Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clara Industries'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:543435 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Clara Industries'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.
Clara Industries Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Clara Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clara Industries'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.
Clara Industries (BOM:543435) has a Gross Margin % of 23.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clara Industries and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 37.98. Over the past decade, Clara Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.79 to 55.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #135 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Clara Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Clara Industries' current Gross Margin % of 23.36% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 37.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.79 to a high of 55.82. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Clara Industries' value of 23.36% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #135 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clara Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clara Industries' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Clara Industries ranks #135 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Clara Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Clara Industries' value of 23.36% is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Clara Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.79 to 55.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.98 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Clara Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 383 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. Clara Industries's current Gross Margin % of 23.36% is 9.8% 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 Clara Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clara Industries's current Gross Margin % is 23.36%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 37.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clara Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clara Industries (BOM:543435) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹29.01, compared to a current price of ₹35.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.36%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 37.98 and 9.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Clara Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Clara Industries (BOM:543435), the current Gross Margin % is 23.36% 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 Clara Industries (BOM:543435) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clara Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹35.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹29.01.
GuruFocus considers Clara Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543435:
Gross Margin %: 23.36% (38% below median its 10-year median of 37.98)
GF Value™: ₹29.01 vs. price of ₹35.00 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#135 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clara Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of provide manufacturing of LDPE, HDPE, PP, BOPP, adhesive tapes and its related products & activities and manufacturers and traders of plastic bags, industrial packaging self adhesive tapes. printing and plain multilayered flexible packaging. manufacturer of pp plastic mats, twine and ropes.
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