Ecoline EximNSE:ECOLINE -2.01%18 Gross Margin % is 12.64% as of Mar. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 10.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:ECOLINE with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ecoline Exim ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoline Exim's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ECOLINE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.4 Med: 10.88 Max: 12.64
Current: 12.64
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ecoline Exim was 12.64%. The lowest was 8.40%. And the median was 10.88%.
NSE:ECOLINE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.39% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs NSE:ECOLINE: 12.64
Ecoline Exim had a gross margin of 12.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ecoline Exim was 0.00% 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
Ecoline Exim had a gross margin of 12.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
Ecoline Exim Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ecoline Exim Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Ecoline Exim'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.
Ecoline Exim Gross Margin % Chart
Ecoline Exim Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Gross Margin %
8.40
10.88
12.64
Ecoline Exim Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Gross Margin %
8.40
10.88
12.64
NSE:ECOLINE vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Ecoline Exim'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.
Ecoline Exim Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ecoline Exim's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoline Exim'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.
Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE) has a Gross Margin % of 12.64% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ecoline Exim and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 10.88. Over the past decade, Ecoline Exim's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.40 to 12.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #813 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Ecoline Exim's Gross Margin % too high?
Ecoline Exim's current Gross Margin % of 12.64% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 12.64. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Ecoline Exim's value of 12.64% is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #813 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ecoline Exim has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoline Exim's Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ecoline Exim ranks #813 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ecoline Exim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Ecoline Exim's value of 12.64% is 55.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ecoline Exim's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.40 to 12.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.88 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Ecoline Exim 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 28.42, 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. Ecoline Exim's current Gross Margin % of 12.64% is 55.5% 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 Ecoline Exim 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. Ecoline Exim's current Gross Margin % is 12.64%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 10.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoline Exim stock overvalued right now?
Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.64%. The current Gross Margin % is 12.64%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.88 and 55.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Ecoline Exim's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Ecoline Exim (NSE:ECOLINE), the current Gross Margin % is 12.64% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Ecoline Exim Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable packaging and promotional bags made out of cotton and jute. The company is engaged in the export of these bags globally. It exports its products to more than 27 countries. Its export market is the European Union, the USA, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Mexico etc. The company offers a variety of eco-conscious cotton and jute bags. Its offerings include: Recycled Cotton Bags, Organic Cotton Bags, Fairtrade Cotton Bags, Conventional Cotton Bags, and Jute Bags.
18GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:ECOLINE
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:ECOLINE has been successfully added to your 