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Quadrant Future Tek (BOM:544336) 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
Quadrant Future Tek had a gross margin of -2.89% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Quadrant Future Tek Gross Margin % Related Terms
Quadrant Future Tek Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quadrant Future Tek'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:544336 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Quadrant Future Tek'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.
Quadrant Future Tek Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Quadrant Future Tek's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quadrant Future Tek'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.
Quadrant Future Tek (BOM:544336) has a Gross Margin % of -2.89% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quadrant Future Tek and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quadrant Future Tek ranks #968 out of 984 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Quadrant Future Tek's Gross Margin % too high?
Quadrant Future Tek's current Gross Margin % is -2.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Quadrant Future Tek ranks #968 out of 984 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quadrant Future Tek has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quadrant Future Tek's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Quadrant Future Tek ranks #968 out of 984 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Quadrant Future Tek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.59. 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.59, based on 984 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. 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 Quadrant Future Tek and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quadrant Future Tek's current Gross Margin % is -2.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quadrant Future Tek stock overvalued right now?
Quadrant Future Tek (BOM:544336) has a current Gross Margin % of -2.89%. The current Gross Margin % is -2.89%. Quadrant Future Tek's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Quadrant Future Tek (BOM:544336), the current Gross Margin % is -2.89% 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.
Quadrant Future Tek Ltd is a research-focused company developing next-generation Train Control and Signaling Systems as part of the KAVACH project for Indian Railways. The company's specialty cables are used in railway rolling stock and the Naval (Defence) industry. The Company is engaged in two business segments: the manufacture and distribution of Specialised Cables and the Manufacturing of Train Collision avoidance systems. Key revenue is generated from the Cable Division.
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