MacfosBOM:543787 +0.79%85 Gross Margin % is 24.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 27.17. GuruFocus rates BOM:543787 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,111.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Macfos ranks worse than 53.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Macfos's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹247 Mil. Macfos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,021 Mil. Therefore, Macfos's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.14%.
Warning Sign:
Macfos Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfos's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543787'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.66 Med: 27.17 Max: 35.56
Current: 23.21
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Macfos was 35.56%. The lowest was 18.66%. And the median was 27.17%.
BOM:543787's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.32% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs BOM:543787: 23.21
Macfos had a gross margin of 24.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Macfos was -8.80% per year.
Macfos (BOM:543787) 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
Macfos had a gross margin of 24.14% 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.
Macfos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Macfos Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfos'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Macfos'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.
Macfos Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Macfos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfos'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.
Macfos (BOM:543787) has a Gross Margin % of 24.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Macfos and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 27.17. Over the past decade, Macfos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.66 to 35.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfos ranks #1308 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Macfos' Gross Margin % too high?
Macfos' current Gross Margin % of 24.14% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 27.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.66 to a high of 35.56. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Macfos' value of 24.14% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfos ranks #1308 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfos has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfos' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Macfos ranks #1308 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Macfos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Macfos' value of 24.14% is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Macfos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.66 to 35.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.17 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Macfos 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Macfos's current Gross Margin % of 24.14% is 1.5% 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 Macfos and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfos's current Gross Margin % is 24.14%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 27.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfos (BOM:543787) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,111.64, compared to a current price of ₹1,152.80 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.14%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 27.17 and 1.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Macfos' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Macfos (BOM:543787), the current Gross Margin % is 24.14% 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 Macfos (BOM:543787) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,152.80 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,111.64.
GuruFocus considers Macfos to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543787:
Gross Margin %: 24.14% (11% below median its 10-year median of 27.17)
GF Value™: ₹1,111.64 vs. price of ₹1,152.80 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Hardware median (#1308 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543787 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfos Ltd is an e-commerce-based company. The company is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, and reselling Industrial Electronic, Engineering, and Research and Development products in India or elsewhere. It is also involved in the business of providing 3D Printing Services, Prototyping Services, Assembly of Mechanical, Electronics products, and Li-ion batteries. The company operates in a single segment of electronic items and parts. The company's portfolio consists of electronics components and parts that facilitate consumers such as manufacturers, electrical & mechanical engineering students, educational institutions, researchers, and developers, to turn their ideas into reality as well as to speed up their product's R&D and prototyping cycle.
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