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Harikanta OverseasBOM:544769 +9.38%18 Gross Margin % is 38.17% as of Mar. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 24.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:544769 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Harikanta Overseas ranks better than 62.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harikanta Overseas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544769'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.46 Med: 24 Max: 38.17
Current: 38.17
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Harikanta Overseas was 38.17%. The lowest was 15.46%. And the median was 24.00%.
BOM:544769's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.32% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs BOM:544769: 38.17
Harikanta Overseas had a gross margin of 38.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Harikanta Overseas 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
Harikanta Overseas had a gross margin of 38.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
Harikanta Overseas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Harikanta Overseas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harikanta Overseas'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Harikanta Overseas'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.
Harikanta Overseas Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harikanta Overseas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harikanta Overseas'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.
Harikanta Overseas (BOM:544769) has a Gross Margin % of 38.17% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Harikanta Overseas and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 24.00. Over the past decade, Harikanta Overseas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.46 to 38.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Harikanta Overseas ranks #387 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Harikanta Overseas' Gross Margin % too high?
Harikanta Overseas' current Gross Margin % of 38.17% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 24.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.46 to a high of 38.17. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Harikanta Overseas' value of 38.17% is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harikanta Overseas ranks #387 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harikanta Overseas has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harikanta Overseas' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Harikanta Overseas ranks #387 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Harikanta Overseas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Harikanta Overseas' value of 38.17% is 33.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Harikanta Overseas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.46 to 38.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.00 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Harikanta Overseas 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Harikanta Overseas's current Gross Margin % of 38.17% is 33.8% 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 Harikanta Overseas and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harikanta Overseas's current Gross Margin % is 38.17%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 24.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harikanta Overseas stock overvalued right now?
Harikanta Overseas (BOM:544769) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.17%. The current Gross Margin % is 38.17%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 24.00 and 33.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Harikanta Overseas' 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 Harikanta Overseas (BOM:544769), the current Gross Margin % is 38.17% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Harikanta Overseas Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of Synthetic textile fabrics. Its product portfolio includes Ikat fabrics, polyester garment fabrics, saree fabrics, dhupion fabrics, poly linen, and natural fiber. The company caters fabric to women's wear, producing fabrics for sarees, dress materials, and kurtas, while also offering fabrics for men's kurtas. It has single reportable segment namely Manufacturing and exporting of textile fabrics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Ikat Fabrics.
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