NSE:ASTRAMICRO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.02% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs NSE:ASTRAMICRO: 50.92
Astra Microwave Products had a gross margin of 50.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astra Microwave Products was 12.10% per year.
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
Astra Microwave Products had a gross margin of 50.35% 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.
Astra Microwave Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astra Microwave Products 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:ASTRAMICRO vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Astra Microwave Products'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.
Astra Microwave Products Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Astra Microwave Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astra Microwave Products'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.
Astra Microwave Products (NSE:ASTRAMICRO) has a Gross Margin % of 50.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astra Microwave Products and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 43.96. Over the past decade, Astra Microwave Products' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.43 to 59.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Astra Microwave Products ranks #294 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Astra Microwave Products' Gross Margin % too high?
Astra Microwave Products' current Gross Margin % of 50.35% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.43 to a high of 59.16. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Astra Microwave Products' value of 50.35% is 105% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astra Microwave Products ranks #294 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astra Microwave Products has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astra Microwave Products' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Astra Microwave Products ranks #294 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astra Microwave Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Astra Microwave Products' value of 50.35% is 105% above this benchmark. Historically, Astra Microwave Products' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.43 to 59.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.96 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Astra Microwave Products 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Astra Microwave Products's current Gross Margin % of 50.35% is 105% 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 Astra Microwave Products and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astra Microwave Products's current Gross Margin % is 50.35%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 43.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astra Microwave Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Microwave Products (NSE:ASTRAMICRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,007.50, compared to a current price of ₹1,727.30 — trading 71.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.35%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.96 and 105% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Astra Microwave Products' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Astra Microwave Products (NSE:ASTRAMICRO), the current Gross Margin % is 50.35% 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 Astra Microwave Products (NSE:ASTRAMICRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Microwave Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,727.30 is trading 71.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,007.50.
GuruFocus considers Astra Microwave Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRAMICRO:
Gross Margin %: 50.35% (15% above median its 10-year median of 43.96)
GF Value™: ₹1,007.50 vs. price of ₹1,727.30 (71.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105% above the Hardware median (#294 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTRAMICRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astra Microwave Products Ltd is engaged in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) and microwave super components and sub-systems finding applications in defense, space, telecom, meteorology, and civil communication systems. The principal activity of the company is to carry on the business to manufacture, produce, assemble, repair, maintain, importing, export, buy, sell, or otherwise deal in all kinds of electronic items and components.
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