Graphite IndiaNSE:GRAPHITE -0.02%78 Gross Margin % is 42.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 47.37. GuruFocus rates NSE:GRAPHITE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹578.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Graphite India ranks better than 82.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graphite India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GRAPHITE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.34 Med: 47.37 Max: 77.67
Current: 43.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Graphite India was 77.67%. The lowest was 24.34%. And the median was 47.37%.
NSE:GRAPHITE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.96% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs NSE:GRAPHITE: 43.62
Graphite India had a gross margin of 42.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Graphite India was 2.30% per year.
Graphite India (NSE:GRAPHITE) 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
Graphite India had a gross margin of 42.40% 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.
Graphite India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Graphite India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graphite 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.
NSE:GRAPHITE vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Graphite 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.
Graphite India Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graphite India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graphite 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.
Graphite India (NSE:GRAPHITE) has a Gross Margin % of 42.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Graphite India and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 47.37. Over the past decade, Graphite India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.34 to 77.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #510 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Graphite India's Gross Margin % too high?
Graphite India's current Gross Margin % of 42.40% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 47.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.34 to a high of 77.67. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Graphite India's value of 42.40% is 58.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #510 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graphite India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graphite India's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graphite India ranks #510 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Graphite India in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Graphite India's value of 42.40% is 58.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Graphite India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.34 to 77.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.37 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Graphite 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,993 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. Graphite India's current Gross Margin % of 42.40% is 58.1% 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 Graphite India and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graphite India's current Gross Margin % is 42.40%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 47.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graphite India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphite India (NSE:GRAPHITE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹578.33, compared to a current price of ₹627.80 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.40%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 47.37 and 58.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Graphite India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Graphite India (NSE:GRAPHITE), the current Gross Margin % is 42.40% 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 Graphite India (NSE:GRAPHITE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graphite India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹627.80 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹578.33.
GuruFocus considers Graphite India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GRAPHITE:
Gross Margin %: 42.40% (10% below median its 10-year median of 47.37)
GF Value™: ₹578.33 vs. price of ₹627.80 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% above the Industrial Products median (#510 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GRAPHITE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graphite India Ltd is an industrial products manufacturer in India. It manufactures graphite electrodes and graphite-based products. Its segments are Graphite and Carbon segment, which is engaged in the production of Graphite Electrodes, Other Miscellaneous Graphite and Carbon Products, and related Processing/Service Charges; Steel segment, which is engaged in manufacturing of High Speed Steel and Alloy Steel; and Other segment, is engaged in manufacturing/laying of GRP Pipes and Power Generating Unit exclusively for outside sale. The company also manufactures other products like Impervious Graphite Equipment and Spares, steel and alloy steel, reinforced plastic pipes, and many more. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Graphite and Carbon segment.
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