Barflex PolyfilmsNSE:BARFLEX +3.68%18 Gross Margin % is 27.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 27.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:BARFLEX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, Barflex Polyfilms ranks better than 65.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barflex Polyfilms's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BARFLEX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.21 Med: 27.22 Max: 31.23
Current: 27.22
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Barflex Polyfilms was 31.23%. The lowest was 25.21%. And the median was 27.22%.
NSE:BARFLEX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.62% of 381
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs NSE:BARFLEX: 27.22
Barflex Polyfilms had a gross margin of 27.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Barflex Polyfilms was 0.00% 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
Barflex Polyfilms had a gross margin of 27.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Barflex Polyfilms Gross Margin % Related Terms
Barflex Polyfilms Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Gross Margin % Chart
Barflex Polyfilms Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
25.21
25.86
31.23
28.70
27.22
Barflex Polyfilms Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
25.21
25.86
31.23
28.70
27.22
NSE:BARFLEX vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barflex Polyfilms's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a Gross Margin % of 27.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.22. Over the past decade, Barflex Polyfilms' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.21 to 31.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #131 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Barflex Polyfilms' Gross Margin % too high?
Barflex Polyfilms' current Gross Margin % of 27.22% is near median its 10-year median of 27.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.21 to a high of 31.23. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 27.22% is 27.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #131 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barflex Polyfilms has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barflex Polyfilms' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #131 out of 381 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Barflex Polyfilms in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 27.22% is 27.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Barflex Polyfilms' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.21 to 31.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.22 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Barflex Polyfilms 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 381 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. Barflex Polyfilms's current Gross Margin % of 27.22% is 27.9% 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 Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barflex Polyfilms's current Gross Margin % is 27.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barflex Polyfilms stock overvalued right now?
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a current Gross Margin % of 27.22%. The current Gross Margin % is 27.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.22 and 27.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Barflex Polyfilms' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX), the current Gross Margin % is 27.22% 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.
Barflex Polyfilms Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of COEX films, laminates and labels. It manufacture flexible packaging material suitable for variety of industries including FMCG industry, processed foods, adhesive, engineering, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, construction industry and others. Its products include 3-layer poly films, 5-layer poly films, laminates, vacuum pouches, 5-layer bulk liners and PVC shrink labels. It has single operating segment being manufacture and sale of flexible packaging material.
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