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Trident LifelineBOM:543616 +1.55%74 Gross Margin % is 39.82% as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 28.76. GuruFocus rates BOM:543616 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹606.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Trident Lifeline ranks worse than 52.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trident Lifeline's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543616'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.5 Med: 28.76 Max: 47.62
Current: 38.29
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Trident Lifeline was 47.62%. The lowest was 22.50%. And the median was 28.76%.
BOM:543616's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.15% of 627
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.06
vs BOM:543616: 38.29
Trident Lifeline had a gross margin of 39.82% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Trident Lifeline was 11.60% 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
Trident Lifeline had a gross margin of 39.82% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Trident Lifeline Gross Margin % Related Terms
Trident Lifeline Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trident Lifeline'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.
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Trident Lifeline'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.
Trident Lifeline Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Trident Lifeline's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trident Lifeline'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.
Trident Lifeline (BOM:543616) has a Gross Margin % of 39.82% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Trident Lifeline and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 28.76. Over the past decade, Trident Lifeline's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.50 to 47.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Lifeline ranks #327 out of 627 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Trident Lifeline's Gross Margin % too high?
Trident Lifeline's current Gross Margin % of 39.82% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 28.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.50 to a high of 47.62. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.06. Trident Lifeline's value of 39.82% is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Lifeline ranks #327 out of 627 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trident Lifeline has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Lifeline's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Trident Lifeline ranks #327 out of 627 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Trident Lifeline in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.06. Trident Lifeline's value of 39.82% is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Trident Lifeline's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.50 to 47.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.76 vs. the industry median of 40.06, Trident Lifeline 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.06, based on 627 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. Trident Lifeline's current Gross Margin % of 39.82% is 0.6% 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 Trident Lifeline and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Lifeline's current Gross Margin % is 39.82%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 28.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Lifeline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Lifeline (BOM:543616) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹606.47, compared to a current price of ₹258.45 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.82%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 28.76 and 0.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.06. Trident Lifeline's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Trident Lifeline (BOM:543616), the current Gross Margin % is 39.82% as of Jun. 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 Trident Lifeline (BOM:543616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Lifeline stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹258.45 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹606.47.
GuruFocus considers Trident Lifeline to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543616:
Gross Margin %: 39.82% (38% above median its 10-year median of 28.76)
GF Value™: ₹606.47 vs. price of ₹258.45 (57.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#327 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trident Lifeline Ltd is engaged in the marketing of pharmaceutical products in domestic as well as international market. The company is also engaged in distribution of pharmaceutical products through third-party distribution network. It also offers a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations and products manufactured on contract manufacturing under a loan license. The Company's reportable geographical segments include India, Ghana, Kenya, Peru, Cameroon, Venezuela, and the Rest of World.
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