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LT ElevatorBOM:544518 +5.00%18 Gross Margin % is 51.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 53.34. GuruFocus rates BOM:544518 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, LT Elevator ranks better than 90.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LT Elevator's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544518'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.45 Med: 53.34 Max: 57.71
Current: 51.52
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of LT Elevator was 57.71%. The lowest was 49.45%. And the median was 53.34%.
BOM:544518's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.8% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.78
vs BOM:544518: 51.52
LT Elevator had a gross margin of 51.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LT Elevator was 0.00% per year.
LT Elevator (BOM:544518) 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
LT Elevator had a gross margin of 51.45% 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.
LT Elevator Gross Margin % Related Terms
LT Elevator Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LT Elevator'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:544518 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, LT Elevator'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.
LT Elevator Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LT Elevator's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LT Elevator'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.
LT Elevator (BOM:544518) has a Gross Margin % of 51.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LT Elevator and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.34. Over the past decade, LT Elevator's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.45 to 57.71. According to the industry distribution chart, LT Elevator ranks #276 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is LT Elevator's Gross Margin % too high?
LT Elevator's current Gross Margin % of 51.45% is near median its 10-year median of 53.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.45 to a high of 57.71. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. LT Elevator's value of 51.45% is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LT Elevator ranks #276 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LT Elevator has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LT Elevator's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LT Elevator ranks #276 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LT Elevator in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. LT Elevator's value of 51.45% is 92.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LT Elevator's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.45 to 57.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.34 vs. the industry median of 26.78, LT Elevator 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 Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,999 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. LT Elevator's current Gross Margin % of 51.45% is 92.1% 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 LT Elevator and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LT Elevator's current Gross Margin % is 51.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LT Elevator stock overvalued right now?
LT Elevator (BOM:544518) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.45%. The current Gross Margin % is 51.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.34 and 92.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. LT Elevator's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 LT Elevator (BOM:544518), the current Gross Margin % is 51.45% 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.
LT Elevator Ltd provides quality elevator system solutions with a focus on superior service, engineering, and technical solutions. The company manufactures a range of vertical mobility and parking solutions, including mechanical car parking systems, modern escalators, high-speed apartment lifts, bungalow lifts, hospital lifts, goods lifts, and specialty elevators. It offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution starting from elevator manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and servicing under an annual maintenance contract.
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