Aditya Birla Fashion and RetailNSE:ABFRL -1.26%67 Gross Margin % is 56.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 52.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABFRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹78.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks better than 85.77% on this metric.
NSE:ABFRL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.77% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs NSE:ABFRL: 57.60
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail had a gross margin of 56.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) 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
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail had a gross margin of 56.11% 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.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Gross Margin % Chart
NSE:ABFRL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail'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.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) has a Gross Margin % of 56.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.82. Over the past decade, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.46 to 57.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #146 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Gross Margin % too high?
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's current Gross Margin % of 56.11% is near median its 10-year median of 52.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.46 to a high of 57.60. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's value of 56.11% is 96.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #146 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ranks #146 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's value of 56.11% is 96.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.46 to 57.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.82 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail 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 28.51, 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. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's current Gross Margin % of 56.11% is 96.8% 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail 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. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's current Gross Margin % is 56.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹78.05, compared to a current price of ₹58.06 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.82 and 96.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL), the current Gross Margin % is 56.11% 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 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (NSE:ABFRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹58.06 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹78.05.
GuruFocus considers Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ABFRL:
Gross Margin %: 56.11% (near median its 10-year median of 52.82)
GF Value™: ₹78.05 vs. price of ₹58.06 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#146 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ABFRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Business Description
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd manufactures and retails branded apparel and runs a chain of apparels and accessories retail stores in India. It offers Clothing products, Handbags, Cosmetics, Perfumes, Fashion, Jewellery and Watches, among other products. The company's key brands include Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England. The operating segments of the group are: Ethnic & Others that Manufacturing, distribution and retailing of branded fashion apparel and accessories; and Pantaloons which involves retailing of apparel and accessories. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, from which it generates a majority of its revenue in India.
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