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
Authum Investment & Infrastucture had a gross margin of 62.22% 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.
Authum Investment & Infrastucture Gross Margin % Related Terms
Authum Investment & Infrastucture 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.
NSE:AIIL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Authum Investment & Infrastucture'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.
Authum Investment & Infrastucture Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Authum Investment & Infrastucture's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Authum Investment & Infrastucture'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.
Authum Investment & Infrastucture (NSE:AIIL) has a Gross Margin % of 62.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Authum Investment & Infrastucture and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 97.62. Over the past decade, Authum Investment & Infrastucture's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 109.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Authum Investment & Infrastucture ranks #80 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Authum Investment & Infrastucture's Gross Margin % too high?
Authum Investment & Infrastucture's current Gross Margin % of 62.22% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 97.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 109.81. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Authum Investment & Infrastucture's value of 62.22% is 25.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Authum Investment & Infrastucture ranks #80 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Authum Investment & Infrastucture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Authum Investment & Infrastucture's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Authum Investment & Infrastucture ranks #80 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Authum Investment & Infrastucture in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Authum Investment & Infrastucture's value of 62.22% is 25.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Authum Investment & Infrastucture's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 109.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.62 vs. the industry median of 49.63, Authum Investment & Infrastucture 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. Authum Investment & Infrastucture's current Gross Margin % of 62.22% is 25.4% 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 Authum Investment & Infrastucture and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Authum Investment & Infrastucture's current Gross Margin % is 62.22%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 97.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Authum Investment & Infrastucture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Authum Investment & Infrastucture (NSE:AIIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹354.84, compared to a current price of ₹513.95 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.22%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 97.62 and 25.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. Authum Investment & Infrastucture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Authum Investment & Infrastucture (NSE:AIIL), the current Gross Margin % is 62.22% 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 Authum Investment & Infrastucture (NSE:AIIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Authum Investment & Infrastucture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹513.95 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹354.84.
GuruFocus considers Authum Investment & Infrastucture to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AIIL:
Gross Margin %: 62.22% (36% below median its 10-year median of 97.62)
GF Value™: ₹354.84 vs. price of ₹513.95 (44.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% above the Capital Markets median (#80 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AIIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Authum Investment & Infrastucture Business Description
Authum Investment & Infrastucture Ltd is an Indian non-banking financial company that is engaged in the business of providing loans and making investments/trading in shares and securities.
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