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Vedanta Iron and SteelBOM:544784 +0.67%2 Gross Margin % is 47.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 48.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:544784 with a GF Score™ of 2/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Steel companies, Vedanta Iron and Steel ranks better than 94.13% on this metric.
Vedanta Iron and Steel (BOM:544784) 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
Vedanta Iron and Steel had a gross margin of 47.39% 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.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vedanta Iron and Steel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vedanta Iron and Steel'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.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Gross Margin % Chart
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BOM:544784 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vedanta Iron and Steel'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.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vedanta Iron and Steel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vedanta Iron and Steel'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.
Vedanta Iron and Steel (BOM:544784) has a Gross Margin % of 47.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vedanta Iron and Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.27. Over the past decade, Vedanta Iron and Steel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.39 to 49.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Vedanta Iron and Steel ranks #35 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Vedanta Iron and Steel's Gross Margin % too high?
Vedanta Iron and Steel's current Gross Margin % of 47.39% is near median its 10-year median of 48.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.39 to a high of 49.14. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Vedanta Iron and Steel's value of 47.39% is 274.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vedanta Iron and Steel ranks #35 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vedanta Iron and Steel has a GF Score™ of 2/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vedanta Iron and Steel's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vedanta Iron and Steel ranks #35 out of 596 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vedanta Iron and Steel in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Vedanta Iron and Steel's value of 47.39% is 274.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vedanta Iron and Steel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.39 to 49.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.27 vs. the industry median of 12.67, Vedanta Iron and Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.67, based on 596 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. Vedanta Iron and Steel's current Gross Margin % of 47.39% is 274.2% 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 Vedanta Iron and Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vedanta Iron and Steel's current Gross Margin % is 47.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vedanta Iron and Steel stock overvalued right now?
Vedanta Iron and Steel (BOM:544784) has a current Gross Margin % of 47.39%. The current Gross Margin % is 47.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.27 and 274.2% above the Steel industry median of 12.67. Vedanta Iron and Steel's overall GF Score™ is 2/100 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 Vedanta Iron and Steel (BOM:544784), the current Gross Margin % is 47.39% 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.
Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd is a ferrous-resource company supplying the materials that underpin modern economies. Its products are Iron Ore, Met Coke, Pig Iron, and Steel & VAP. Along with its subsidiary, it engaged in supplying essential materials that power infrastructure, manufacturing, and nation-building across geographies. Its operations span India and Africa. The group focuses on iron ore exploration, mining, and processing in India and West Africa, alongside the production of high-quality steel, wire rods, TMT bars, pig iron, Ductile Iron (DI) Pipes, Ferro-silicon, cement, and metallurgical coke.
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