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Defrail TechnologiesBOM:544677 18 Gross Margin % is 39.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 38.49. GuruFocus rates BOM:544677 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Defrail Technologies ranks better than 80.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Defrail Technologies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544677'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.48 Med: 38.49 Max: 38.65
Current: 35.18
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Defrail Technologies was 38.65%. The lowest was 25.48%. And the median was 38.49%.
BOM:544677's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.14% of 1309
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.77
vs BOM:544677: 35.18
Defrail Technologies had a gross margin of 39.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Defrail Technologies was 0.00% 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
Defrail Technologies had a gross margin of 39.57% 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.
Defrail Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Defrail Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Defrail Technologies'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.
Defrail Technologies Gross Margin % Chart
Defrail Technologies Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
25.48
38.65
38.49
Defrail Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Mar25
Sep25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
0.00
39.86
30.55
39.57
BOM:544677 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Defrail Technologies'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.
Defrail Technologies Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Defrail Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Defrail Technologies'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.
Defrail Technologies (BOM:544677) has a Gross Margin % of 39.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Defrail Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.49. Over the past decade, Defrail Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 38.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Defrail Technologies ranks #260 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Defrail Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Defrail Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 39.57% is near median its 10-year median of 38.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.48 to a high of 38.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.77. Defrail Technologies' value of 39.57% is 100.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Defrail Technologies ranks #260 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Defrail Technologies has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Defrail Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Defrail Technologies ranks #260 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Defrail Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.77. Defrail Technologies' value of 39.57% is 100.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Defrail Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 38.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.49 vs. the industry median of 19.77, Defrail Technologies 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.77, based on 1,309 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. Defrail Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 39.57% is 100.2% 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 Defrail Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Defrail Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 39.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Defrail Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Defrail Technologies (BOM:544677) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.57%. The current Gross Margin % is 39.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.49 and 100.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.77. Defrail Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Defrail Technologies (BOM:544677), the current Gross Margin % is 39.57% 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.
Defrail Technologies Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing rubber parts & components. Its products serve different industries including Automotive, Railways and Defence. The company's product portfolio includes: i) Rubber Hose and Assemblies, ii) Rubber Profiles and Beadings, and iii) Rubber Moulded Parts. The majority of revenue is generated from the Rubber Hose and Assemblies product segment, which designs and supplies flexible hose systems for the controlled transfer of fluids, gases, and air across automotive, railway, defence, and industrial applications under varying pressure and temperature conditions. A substantial portion of its revenue is generated from the Automobile Industry.
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