Foseco IndiaNSE:FOSECOIND -0.25%89 Gross Margin % is 49.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 36.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:FOSECOIND with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,213.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Foseco India ranks better than 90.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foseco India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FOSECOIND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.24 Med: 36.7 Max: 47.94
Current: 47.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Foseco India was 47.94%. The lowest was 34.24%. And the median was 36.70%.
NSE:FOSECOIND's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.06% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs NSE:FOSECOIND: 47.94
Foseco India had a gross margin of 49.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Foseco India was 1.60% per year.
Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) 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
Foseco India had a gross margin of 49.84% 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.
Foseco India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Foseco India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foseco 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Foseco 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.
Foseco India Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Foseco India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foseco 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.
Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) has a Gross Margin % of 49.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Foseco India and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 36.70. Over the past decade, Foseco India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.24 to 47.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #155 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Foseco India's Gross Margin % too high?
Foseco India's current Gross Margin % of 49.84% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 36.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.24 to a high of 47.94. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Foseco India's value of 49.84% is 113.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #155 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foseco India has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foseco India's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #155 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Foseco India in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Foseco India's value of 49.84% is 113.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Foseco India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.24 to 47.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.70 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Foseco 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Foseco India's current Gross Margin % of 49.84% is 113.4% 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 Foseco India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foseco India's current Gross Margin % is 49.84%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 36.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foseco India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,213.38, compared to a current price of ₹5,245.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.84%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 36.70 and 113.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Foseco India's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND), the current Gross Margin % is 49.84% 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 Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foseco India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,245.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,213.38.
GuruFocus considers Foseco India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FOSECOIND:
Gross Margin %: 49.84% (36% above median its 10-year median of 36.70)
GF Value™: ₹5,213.38 vs. price of ₹5,245.00 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.4% above the Chemicals median (#155 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FOSECOIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foseco India Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of products used in the metallurgical industry. Its products are additives and consumables that improve the physical properties and performance of castings. Some of its products are; INSTA Coatings which is a water-based powder coating for ferrous castings, SEMO CC Coatings, and SEMCO FDC among others. The company supplies castings to various segments like Automotive, Tractors, General Engineering, Valves, Power, Railways, etc. The manufacturing activities are at Sanaswadi, Pune, and Puducherry. Its solutions are categorized as Foundry, Iron & Steel, and Industrial Processes. The company generates a majority of revenue from its business in India.
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