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Balaji TelefilmsNSE:BALAJITELE +0.27%46 Gross Margin % is 10.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 16.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:BALAJITELE with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Balaji Telefilms ranks worse than 89.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balaji Telefilms's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BALAJITELE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 16.47 Max: 32.03
Current: 9.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Balaji Telefilms was 32.03%. The lowest was 2.76%. And the median was 16.47%.
NSE:BALAJITELE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.16% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs NSE:BALAJITELE: 9.38
Balaji Telefilms had a gross margin of 10.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Balaji Telefilms was 20.70% 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
Balaji Telefilms had a gross margin of 10.10% 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.
Balaji Telefilms Gross Margin % Related Terms
Balaji Telefilms Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balaji Telefilms'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:BALAJITELE vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Balaji Telefilms'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.
Balaji Telefilms Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Balaji Telefilms's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balaji Telefilms'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.
Balaji Telefilms (NSE:BALAJITELE) has a Gross Margin % of 10.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Balaji Telefilms and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 16.47. Over the past decade, Balaji Telefilms' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 32.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Balaji Telefilms ranks #839 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Balaji Telefilms' Gross Margin % too high?
Balaji Telefilms' current Gross Margin % of 10.10% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 32.03. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Balaji Telefilms' value of 10.10% is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balaji Telefilms ranks #839 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Balaji Telefilms has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balaji Telefilms' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Balaji Telefilms ranks #839 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Balaji Telefilms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Balaji Telefilms' value of 10.10% is 74.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Balaji Telefilms' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 32.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.47 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Balaji Telefilms 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 941 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. Balaji Telefilms's current Gross Margin % of 10.10% is 74.1% 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 Balaji Telefilms and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balaji Telefilms's current Gross Margin % is 10.10%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 16.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balaji Telefilms stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balaji Telefilms (NSE:BALAJITELE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.92, compared to a current price of ₹85.30 — trading 328.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.10%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.47 and 74.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Balaji Telefilms' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Balaji Telefilms (NSE:BALAJITELE), the current Gross Margin % is 10.10% 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 Balaji Telefilms (NSE:BALAJITELE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balaji Telefilms stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.30 is trading 328.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.92.
GuruFocus considers Balaji Telefilms to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BALAJITELE:
Gross Margin %: 10.10% (39% below median its 10-year median of 16.47)
GF Value™: ₹19.92 vs. price of ₹85.30 (328.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#839 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BALAJITELE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balaji Telefilms Ltd operates as a television content production company in India. The company operates through three segments: Commissioned Programmes, Digital and Films. The Commissioned Programmes engages in the sale of television serials to channels. The Films segment includes the production and distribution of motion pictures and films. The Digital segment includes subscription-based sales and licensing of digital content. It produces and distributes films mainly in the Hindi language. It is also involved in the B2C and B2B digital content business. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Commissioned Programmes segment.
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