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
BKM Industries had a gross margin of 4.59% 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.
BKM Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
BKM Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BKM Industries'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:BKMINDST vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, BKM Industries'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.
BKM Industries Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BKM Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BKM Industries'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.
BKM Industries (NSE:BKMINDST) has a Gross Margin % of 4.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BKM Industries and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 31.52.
Is BKM Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
BKM Industries' current Gross Margin % of 4.59% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 31.52. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. BKM Industries' value of 4.59% is 78.5% below this industry median. Overall, BKM Industries has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BKM Industries' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
BKM Industries' Gross Margin % of 4.59% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. BKM Industries' value of 4.59% is 78.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.52 vs. the industry median of 21.38, BKM Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.38, based on 382 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. BKM Industries's current Gross Margin % of 4.59% is 78.5% 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 BKM Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BKM Industries's current Gross Margin % is 4.59%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 31.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BKM Industries stock overvalued right now?
BKM Industries (NSE:BKMINDST) has a current Gross Margin % of 4.59%. The current Gross Margin % is 4.59%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 31.52 and 78.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.38. BKM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 6 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 BKM Industries (NSE:BKMINDST), the current Gross Margin % is 4.59% 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.
BKM Industries Ltd manufactures metal packaging products and aluminum semi-rigid containers, shipbuilding, naval design services, and agro-commodities. Its segments consist of Manufacturing of packaging products like caps, crown closures, printed sheets, corrugated boxes, and semi-rigid containers; and Trading and services of various kind of products. The company's operations are held in India, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Liberia, Malaysia, and other countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from manufacturing activities in India.
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