GPH IspatDHA:GPHISPAT -1.04%91 Gross Margin % is 17.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 14.99. GuruFocus rates DHA:GPHISPAT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT18.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, GPH Ispat ranks better than 60.3% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GPH Ispat's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT1,582 Mil. GPH Ispat's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT9,274 Mil. Therefore, GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.06%.
Warning Sign:
GPH Ispat Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:GPHISPAT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.56 Med: 14.99 Max: 17.52
Current: 16.06
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of GPH Ispat was 17.52%. The lowest was 13.56%. And the median was 14.99%.
DHA:GPHISPAT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.3% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs DHA:GPHISPAT: 16.06
GPH Ispat had a gross margin of 17.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GPH Ispat was -2.70% 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
GPH Ispat had a gross margin of 17.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
GPH Ispat Gross Margin % Related Terms
GPH Ispat Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GPH Ispat'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.
DHA:GPHISPAT vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, GPH Ispat'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.
GPH Ispat Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GPH Ispat'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.
GPH Ispat (DHA:GPHISPAT) has a Gross Margin % of 17.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GPH Ispat and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 14.99. Over the past decade, GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 17.52. According to the industry distribution chart, GPH Ispat ranks #235 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % too high?
GPH Ispat's current Gross Margin % of 17.06% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.56 to a high of 17.52. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. GPH Ispat's value of 17.06% is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GPH Ispat ranks #235 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GPH Ispat has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GPH Ispat's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, GPH Ispat ranks #235 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts GPH Ispat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. GPH Ispat's value of 17.06% is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, GPH Ispat's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 17.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.99 vs. the industry median of 12.55, GPH Ispat 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 12.55, based on 592 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. GPH Ispat's current Gross Margin % of 17.06% is 35.9% 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 GPH Ispat and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GPH Ispat's current Gross Margin % is 17.06%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 14.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GPH Ispat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GPH Ispat (DHA:GPHISPAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT18.35, compared to a current price of BDT19.10 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.06%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 14.99 and 35.9% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. GPH Ispat's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 GPH Ispat (DHA:GPHISPAT), the current Gross Margin % is 17.06% 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.
Is GPH Ispat (DHA:GPHISPAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GPH Ispat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT19.10 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT18.35.
GuruFocus considers GPH Ispat to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:GPHISPAT:
Gross Margin %: 17.06% (14% above median its 10-year median of 14.99)
GF Value™: BDT18.35 vs. price of BDT19.10 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Steel median (#235 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:GPHISPAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GPH Ispat Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of iron products and steel. It also produces low and medium carbon and low alloy steel billets. The company products include Billet and Rebar which include Deformed bar, Hot rolled ribbed bars, and Plain bar.
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