Cantabil Retail IndiaNSE:CANTABIL -2.03%86 Gross Margin % is 65.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 66.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:CANTABIL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹322.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cantabil Retail India ranks better than 95.31% on this metric.
NSE:CANTABIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.31% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs NSE:CANTABIL: 70.25
Cantabil Retail India had a gross margin of 65.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cantabil Retail India was 2.30% per year.
Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Cantabil Retail India had a gross margin of 65.48% 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.
Cantabil Retail India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cantabil Retail India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cantabil Retail India'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:CANTABIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cantabil Retail India'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.
Cantabil Retail India Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cantabil Retail India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cantabil Retail India'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.
Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) has a Gross Margin % of 65.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cantabil Retail India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.25. Over the past decade, Cantabil Retail India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.68 to 70.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #48 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Cantabil Retail India's Gross Margin % too high?
Cantabil Retail India's current Gross Margin % of 65.48% is near median its 10-year median of 66.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.68 to a high of 70.71. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cantabil Retail India's value of 65.48% is 130.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #48 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cantabil Retail India has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cantabil Retail India's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #48 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cantabil Retail India in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cantabil Retail India's value of 65.48% is 130.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cantabil Retail India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.68 to 70.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.25 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Cantabil Retail India 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Cantabil Retail India's current Gross Margin % of 65.48% is 130.4% 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 Cantabil Retail India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cantabil Retail India's current Gross Margin % is 65.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cantabil Retail India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹322.04, compared to a current price of ₹263.90 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.25 and 130.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Cantabil Retail India's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL), the current Gross Margin % is 65.48% 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 Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cantabil Retail India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹263.90 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹322.04.
GuruFocus considers Cantabil Retail India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CANTABIL:
Gross Margin %: 65.48% (near median its 10-year median of 66.25)
GF Value™: ₹322.04 vs. price of ₹263.90 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#48 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CANTABIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cantabil Retail India Ltd is a garment manufacturing and retailing company. The principal business activities of the company include designing, manufacturing, branding, and retailing apparel through a chain of retail stores. The company also retails various accessories like ties, belts, socks, caps, and handkerchiefs under the same brand. Its segment includes Men's wear, Women's Wear, Kids Wear, and Accessories. The company generates maximum revenue from Men's Wear.
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