Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI -0.76%71 Gross Margin % is 49.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 46.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹119.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks better than 86.99% on this metric.
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
Alkali Metals had a gross margin of 49.88% 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.
Alkali Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alkali Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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:ALKALI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a Gross Margin % of 49.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.70. Over the past decade, Alkali Metals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.80 to 56.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #203 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Alkali Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Alkali Metals' current Gross Margin % of 49.88% is near median its 10-year median of 46.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.80 to a high of 56.46. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Alkali Metals' value of 49.88% is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #203 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #203 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alkali Metals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Alkali Metals' value of 49.88% is 113.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkali Metals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.80 to 56.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.70 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Alkali Metals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Alkali Metals's current Gross Margin % of 49.88% is 113.5% 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkali Metals's current Gross Margin % is 49.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹119.80, compared to a current price of ₹82.00 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.70 and 113.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current Gross Margin % is 49.88% 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹82.00 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹119.80.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
Gross Margin %: 49.88% (near median its 10-year median of 46.70)
GF Value™: ₹119.80 vs. price of ₹82.00 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.5% above the Chemicals median (#203 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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