AB Cotspin IndiaNSE:ABCOTS -0.87%69 Gross Margin % is 19.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 23.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABCOTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹236.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, AB Cotspin India ranks worse than 52.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB Cotspin India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ABCOTS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.36 Med: 23.34 Max: 26.88
Current: 26.88
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of AB Cotspin India was 26.88%. The lowest was 18.36%. And the median was 23.34%.
NSE:ABCOTS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.24% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs NSE:ABCOTS: 26.88
AB Cotspin India had a gross margin of 19.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AB Cotspin India was 0.60% per year.
AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) 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
AB Cotspin India had a gross margin of 19.45% 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.
AB Cotspin India Gross Margin % Related Terms
AB Cotspin India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB Cotspin India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Cotspin India'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.
AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) has a Gross Margin % of 19.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AB Cotspin India and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 23.34. Over the past decade, AB Cotspin India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.36 to 26.88. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #536 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is AB Cotspin India's Gross Margin % too high?
AB Cotspin India's current Gross Margin % of 19.45% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 23.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.36 to a high of 26.88. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. AB Cotspin India's value of 19.45% is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #536 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AB Cotspin India has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Cotspin India's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, AB Cotspin India ranks #536 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AB Cotspin India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. AB Cotspin India's value of 19.45% is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AB Cotspin India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.36 to 26.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.34 vs. the industry median of 28.51, AB Cotspin India has consistently been below 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 28.51, based on 1,026 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. AB Cotspin India's current Gross Margin % of 19.45% is 31.8% below 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 AB Cotspin India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Cotspin India's current Gross Margin % is 19.45%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 23.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Cotspin India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹236.92, compared to a current price of ₹221.08 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.45%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 23.34 and 31.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. AB Cotspin India's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS), the current Gross Margin % is 19.45% 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.
Is AB Cotspin India (NSE:ABCOTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Cotspin India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹221.08 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹236.92.
GuruFocus considers AB Cotspin India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ABCOTS:
Gross Margin %: 19.45% (17% below median its 10-year median of 23.34)
GF Value™: ₹236.92 vs. price of ₹221.08 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#536 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ABCOTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Cotspin India Ltd has one segment of activity, namely Cotton Ginning. Revenue is generated from the sale of products. The company is engaged in manufacturing cotton yarns & fabrics, both combed and karded, knitted fabric, cottonseed oil, and oilcake, catering to the requirements of niche customers who, in turn, are engaged in making garments for their international buyers. The Company has one segment of activity, namely Cotton Ginning.
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