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Galaxy SurfactantsNSE:GALAXYSURF +0.64%90 Gross Margin % is 29.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 29.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:GALAXYSURF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,500.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Galaxy Surfactants ranks better than 56.51% on this metric.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galaxy Surfactants's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GALAXYSURF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.52 Med: 29.02 Max: 34.78
Current: 26.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Galaxy Surfactants was 34.78%. The lowest was 24.52%. And the median was 29.02%.
NSE:GALAXYSURF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.51% of 1566
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.96
vs NSE:GALAXYSURF: 26.37
Galaxy Surfactants had a gross margin of 29.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Galaxy Surfactants was -4.20% 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
Galaxy Surfactants had a gross margin of 29.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Galaxy Surfactants Gross Margin % Related Terms
Galaxy Surfactants Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galaxy Surfactants'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:GALAXYSURF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Galaxy Surfactants's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants (NSE:GALAXYSURF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.27% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.02. Over the past decade, Galaxy Surfactants' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.52 to 34.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #681 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Galaxy Surfactants' Gross Margin % too high?
Galaxy Surfactants' current Gross Margin % of 29.27% is near median its 10-year median of 29.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.52 to a high of 34.78. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 29.27% is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #681 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galaxy Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galaxy Surfactants' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #681 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Galaxy Surfactants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 29.27% is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Galaxy Surfactants' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.52 to 34.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.02 vs. the industry median of 23.96, Galaxy Surfactants 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 23.96, based on 1,566 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. Galaxy Surfactants's current Gross Margin % of 29.27% is 22.2% 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 Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galaxy Surfactants's current Gross Margin % is 29.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galaxy Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants (NSE:GALAXYSURF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,500.84, compared to a current price of ₹2,333.00 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.02 and 22.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.96. Galaxy Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Galaxy Surfactants (NSE:GALAXYSURF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.27% as of Jun. 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 Galaxy Surfactants (NSE:GALAXYSURF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,333.00 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,500.84.
GuruFocus considers Galaxy Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GALAXYSURF:
Gross Margin %: 29.27% (near median its 10-year median of 29.02)
GF Value™: ₹3,500.84 vs. price of ₹2,333.00 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Chemicals median (#681 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GALAXYSURF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is an India-based company that engages in the manufacture and marketing of specialty chemicals for the home and personal care industry. It offers a wide range of specialty chemicals which include surfactants, mild surfactants, rheology modifiers, pearlizing agents, conditioning agents, proteins, and quats for personal care. It has one segment which is the home and personal care ingredients. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and also has an overseas presence.
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