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Durlax Top SurfaceNSE:DURLAX +2.15%43 Gross Margin % is 21.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 19.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:DURLAX with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Durlax Top Surface ranks worse than 62.97% on this metric.
Durlax Top Surface Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Durlax Top Surface's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DURLAX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.17 Med: 19.91 Max: 36.12
Current: 21.22
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Durlax Top Surface was 36.12%. The lowest was 17.17%. And the median was 19.91%.
NSE:DURLAX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.97% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs NSE:DURLAX: 21.22
Durlax Top Surface had a gross margin of 21.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Durlax Top Surface was -7.60% per year.
Durlax Top Surface (NSE:DURLAX) 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
Durlax Top Surface had a gross margin of 21.22% 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.
Durlax Top Surface Gross Margin % Related Terms
Durlax Top Surface Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Durlax Top Surface'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:DURLAX vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Durlax Top Surface'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.
Durlax Top Surface Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Durlax Top Surface's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Durlax Top Surface'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.
Durlax Top Surface (NSE:DURLAX) has a Gross Margin % of 21.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Durlax Top Surface and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.91. Over the past decade, Durlax Top Surface's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.17 to 36.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Durlax Top Surface ranks #250 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Durlax Top Surface's Gross Margin % too high?
Durlax Top Surface's current Gross Margin % of 21.22% is near median its 10-year median of 19.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.17 to a high of 36.12. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Durlax Top Surface's value of 21.22% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Durlax Top Surface ranks #250 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Durlax Top Surface has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Durlax Top Surface's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Durlax Top Surface ranks #250 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Durlax Top Surface in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Durlax Top Surface's value of 21.22% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Durlax Top Surface's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.17 to 36.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.91 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Durlax Top Surface 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Durlax Top Surface's current Gross Margin % of 21.22% is 19% 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 Durlax Top Surface and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Durlax Top Surface's current Gross Margin % is 21.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Durlax Top Surface stock overvalued right now?
Durlax Top Surface (NSE:DURLAX) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.22%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.91 and 19% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Durlax Top Surface's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Durlax Top Surface (NSE:DURLAX), the current Gross Margin % is 21.22% 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.
Durlax Top Surface Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing solid surface material in India. The company operates through two brands namely LUXOR and ASPIRON, that provide a wide range of solid surfaces. LUXOR brand offers Acrylic UV Solid Surfaces, while ASPIRON offers Modified Solid Surfaces.
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