GSM FoilsNSE:GSMFOILS -2.06%42 Gross Margin % is 15.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates NSE:GSMFOILS with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, GSM Foils ranks worse than 92.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GSM Foils's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹123 Mil. GSM Foils's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹817 Mil. Therefore, GSM Foils's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GSM Foils's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GSMFOILS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.66 Med: 10.85 Max: 16.39
Current: 15.09
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of GSM Foils was 16.39%. The lowest was 6.66%. And the median was 10.85%.
NSE:GSMFOILS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.8% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs NSE:GSMFOILS: 15.09
GSM Foils had a gross margin of 15.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GSM Foils was 18.90% 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
GSM Foils had a gross margin of 15.01% 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.
GSM Foils Gross Margin % Related Terms
GSM Foils Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSM Foils'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:GSMFOILS vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, GSM Foils's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSM Foils'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.
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a Gross Margin % of 15.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GSM Foils and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, GSM Foils' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 16.39. According to the industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #747 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is GSM Foils' Gross Margin % too high?
GSM Foils' current Gross Margin % of 15.01% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.66 to a high of 16.39. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. GSM Foils' value of 15.01% is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #747 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GSM Foils has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GSM Foils' Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, GSM Foils ranks #747 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GSM Foils in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. GSM Foils' value of 15.01% is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, GSM Foils' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.66 to 16.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 52.07, GSM Foils 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. GSM Foils's current Gross Margin % of 15.01% is 71.2% 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 GSM Foils and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GSM Foils's current Gross Margin % is 15.01%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSM Foils stock overvalued right now?
GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.01%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.01%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 71.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. GSM Foils' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 GSM Foils (NSE:GSMFOILS), the current Gross Margin % is 15.01% 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.
GSM Foils Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Blister Foils and Aluminium Pharma Foils (also known as Strip Foils) which is used in packing of pharmaceutical medicines which includes capsules and tablets both. It products includes plain and printed aluminum foils and strip foils along with alu alu base foils and it ranges from 0.020/ 0.025/ 0.030/ 0.040 micron for coated /ploy laminated/ blister/ strip printed foils. Aluminium Foil or Strip Foils are one of the packaging options for highly sensitive pharmaceutical products that protects the medicines from oxygen, moisture, and other environmental influences. Blister Foils are commonly used as unit-dose packaging for pharmaceutical tablets.
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