Classic Electrodes (India)NSE:CLASSICEIL 15 Gross Margin % is 13.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 12.84. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLASSICEIL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Classic Electrodes (India) ranks worse than 84.72% on this metric.
NSE:CLASSICEIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.72% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs NSE:CLASSICEIL: 12.84
Classic Electrodes (India) had a gross margin of 13.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Classic Electrodes (India) had a gross margin of 13.77% 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.
Classic Electrodes (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Classic Electrodes (India) 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:CLASSICEIL vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Classic Electrodes (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.
Classic Electrodes (India) Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Classic Electrodes (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Classic Electrodes (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.
Classic Electrodes (India) (NSE:CLASSICEIL) has a Gross Margin % of 13.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Classic Electrodes (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.84. Over the past decade, Classic Electrodes (India)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Classic Electrodes (India) ranks #2540 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Classic Electrodes (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Classic Electrodes (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 13.77% is near median its 10-year median of 12.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.56 to a high of 14.72. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Classic Electrodes (India)'s value of 13.77% is 48.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Classic Electrodes (India) ranks #2540 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Classic Electrodes (India) has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Classic Electrodes (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Classic Electrodes (India) ranks #2540 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Classic Electrodes (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Classic Electrodes (India)'s value of 13.77% is 48.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Classic Electrodes (India)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.84 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Classic Electrodes (India) 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 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. Classic Electrodes (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 13.77% is 48.7% 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 Classic Electrodes (India) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Classic Electrodes (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 13.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Classic Electrodes (India) stock overvalued right now?
Classic Electrodes (India) (NSE:CLASSICEIL) has a current Gross Margin % of 13.77%. The current Gross Margin % is 13.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.84 and 48.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Classic Electrodes (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 Classic Electrodes (India) (NSE:CLASSICEIL), the current Gross Margin % is 13.77% 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.
Classic Electrodes (India) Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing welding electrodes and providing engineering solutions to customers both in domestic and international market. It provides a wide range of product offerings including General Purpose Electrodes, Low Alloy Electrodes, Low Hydrogen Electrodes, Stainless Steel Electrodes, Hard Facing Electrodes, Cast Iron Electrodes, Non-Ferrous Electrodes, Low Heat Input Electrodes, Cutting and Gauging Electrodes, Mig Wires etc. It is focused on alloy and process development, quality and design, which has allowed the company to develop products suited to its customers' requirements. It has expertise to design, develop and manufacture complex and specialized industrial equipment and components for OEM's and end user industries.
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