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AG UniversalNSE:AGUL 75 Gross Margin % is 6.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:AGUL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹44.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, AG Universal ranks worse than 82.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AG Universal's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AGUL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59 Med: 4.7 Max: 10.2
Current: 4.59
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of AG Universal was 10.20%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 4.70%.
NSE:AGUL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.97% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs NSE:AGUL: 4.59
AG Universal had a gross margin of 6.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AG Universal was 22.60% per year.
AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) 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
AG Universal had a gross margin of 6.00% 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.
AG Universal Gross Margin % Related Terms
AG Universal Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AG Universal'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.
NSE:AGUL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, AG Universal'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.
AG Universal Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AG Universal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AG Universal'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.
AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) has a Gross Margin % of 6.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AG Universal and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, AG Universal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #492 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is AG Universal's Gross Margin % too high?
AG Universal's current Gross Margin % of 6.00% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 10.20. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. AG Universal's value of 6.00% is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #492 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AG Universal has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AG Universal's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AG Universal ranks #492 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AG Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. AG Universal's value of 6.00% is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AG Universal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 10.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 12.60, AG Universal 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. AG Universal's current Gross Margin % of 6.00% is 52.4% 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 AG Universal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AG Universal's current Gross Margin % is 6.00%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AG Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.42, compared to a current price of ₹54.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.00%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 52.4% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. AG Universal's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 AG Universal (NSE:AGUL), the current Gross Margin % is 6.00% 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 AG Universal (NSE:AGUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AG Universal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹54.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.42.
GuruFocus considers AG Universal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AGUL:
Gross Margin %: 6.00% (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.70)
GF Value™: ₹44.42 vs. price of ₹54.00 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% below the Steel median (#492 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AGUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AG Universal Ltd is engaged in the trading of steel products and the manufacturing of aluminium profiles. The company's product range includes Stainless Steel Pipes, Mild Steel Pipes, ERW Black Pipes, GI Pipes, Hollow Sections, uPVC Pipes, cPVC Pipes, TMT Bars, Wire Rods, MS Wire, CR Coils, and HR Coils. Its operating segments are: Manufacturing Division-Aluminium Extruded Profile, which generates the maximum revenue, and Trading-Iron and Steel.
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