Grand FoundryNSE:GFSTEELS 27 Gross Margin % is 13.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 9.24. GuruFocus rates NSE:GFSTEELS with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Grand Foundry ranks better than 51.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Foundry's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GFSTEELS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.66 Med: 9.24 Max: 56.7
Current: 13.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grand Foundry was 56.70%. The lowest was -10.66%. And the median was 9.24%.
NSE:GFSTEELS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.01% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs NSE:GFSTEELS: 13.02
Grand Foundry had a gross margin of 13.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grand Foundry was 0.00% per year.
Grand Foundry (NSE:GFSTEELS) 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
Grand Foundry had a gross margin of 13.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Grand Foundry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grand Foundry Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grand Foundry'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:GFSTEELS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Grand Foundry'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.
Grand Foundry Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Grand Foundry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Foundry'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.
Grand Foundry (NSE:GFSTEELS) has a Gross Margin % of 13.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grand Foundry and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Foundry ranks #290 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Grand Foundry's Gross Margin % too high?
Grand Foundry's current Gross Margin % of 13.02% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.24. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Grand Foundry's value of 13.02% is 3.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Foundry ranks #290 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grand Foundry has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Foundry's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Grand Foundry ranks #290 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Grand Foundry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Grand Foundry's value of 13.02% is 3.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.24 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Grand Foundry 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Grand Foundry's current Gross Margin % of 13.02% is 3.7% 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 Grand Foundry and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Foundry's current Gross Margin % is 13.02%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 9.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Foundry stock overvalued right now?
Grand Foundry (NSE:GFSTEELS) has a current Gross Margin % of 13.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 13.02%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.24 and 3.7% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Grand Foundry's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Grand Foundry (NSE:GFSTEELS), the current Gross Margin % is 13.02% 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.
Grand Foundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bright steel bars and wires. The company offers various heat treatment processes and supplies commercial lots of heat-treated bars to specific standards in the international market American, and German standards. Its products are utilized for various applications in the engineering industries, including petrochemical, oil and natural gas, and automotive industries.
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