Damodar IndustriesNSE:DAMODARIND +5.18%62 Gross Margin % is 21.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 18.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:DAMODARIND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Damodar Industries ranks worse than 58.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Damodar Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DAMODARIND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.71 Med: 18.06 Max: 22.86
Current: 22.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Damodar Industries was 22.86%. The lowest was 13.71%. And the median was 18.06%.
NSE:DAMODARIND's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.37% of 1021
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs NSE:DAMODARIND: 22.86
Damodar Industries had a gross margin of 21.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Damodar Industries was 1.80% 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
Damodar Industries had a gross margin of 21.89% 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.
Damodar Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Damodar Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Damodar 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Damodar 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.
Damodar Industries Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Damodar Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Damodar 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.
Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) has a Gross Margin % of 21.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Damodar Industries and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 18.06. Over the past decade, Damodar Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.71 to 22.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #596 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Damodar Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Damodar Industries' current Gross Margin % of 21.89% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 18.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.71 to a high of 22.86. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Damodar Industries' value of 21.89% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #596 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Damodar Industries has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Damodar Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #596 out of 1021 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Damodar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Damodar Industries' value of 21.89% is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Damodar Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.71 to 22.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.06 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Damodar 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,021 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. Damodar Industries's current Gross Margin % of 21.89% is 23.3% 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 Damodar Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Damodar Industries's current Gross Margin % is 21.89%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 18.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Damodar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.27, compared to a current price of ₹32.10 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.89%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 18.06 and 23.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Damodar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND), the current Gross Margin % is 21.89% 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 Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damodar Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹32.10 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.27.
GuruFocus considers Damodar Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DAMODARIND:
Gross Margin %: 21.89% (21% above median its 10-year median of 18.06)
GF Value™: ₹28.27 vs. price of ₹32.10 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#596 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DAMODARIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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