HB StockholdingsNSE:HBSL -0.79%53 Gross Margin % is 178.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 87.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:HBSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹115.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Capital Markets companies, HB Stockholdings ranks worse than 93.51% on this metric.
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
HB Stockholdings had a gross margin of 178.01% 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.
HB Stockholdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
HB Stockholdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HB Stockholdings'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:HBSL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, HB Stockholdings'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.
HB Stockholdings Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, HB Stockholdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HB Stockholdings'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.
HB Stockholdings (NSE:HBSL) has a Gross Margin % of 178.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HB Stockholdings and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 87.03. According to the industry distribution chart, HB Stockholdings ranks #576 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is HB Stockholdings' Gross Margin % too high?
HB Stockholdings' current Gross Margin % of 178.01% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 87.03. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. HB Stockholdings' value of 178.01% is 256.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HB Stockholdings ranks #576 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HB Stockholdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HB Stockholdings' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, HB Stockholdings ranks #576 out of 616 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HB Stockholdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. HB Stockholdings' value of 178.01% is 256.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 87.03 vs. the industry median of 49.87, HB Stockholdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 616 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. HB Stockholdings's current Gross Margin % of 178.01% is 256.9% 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 HB Stockholdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HB Stockholdings's current Gross Margin % is 178.01%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 87.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HB Stockholdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HB Stockholdings (NSE:HBSL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹115.15, compared to a current price of ₹51.49 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 178.01%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 87.03 and 256.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. HB Stockholdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 HB Stockholdings (NSE:HBSL), the current Gross Margin % is 178.01% 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.
Is HB Stockholdings (NSE:HBSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HB Stockholdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹51.49 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹115.15.
GuruFocus considers HB Stockholdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HBSL:
Gross Margin %: 178.01% (105% above median its 10-year median of 87.03)
GF Value™: ₹115.15 vs. price of ₹51.49 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 256.9% above the Capital Markets median (#576 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HBSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HB Stockholdings Ltd is a Non-banking financial company Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company registered with the Reserve Bank of India. Its objective is to provide all fund and non-fund-based financial services. The company presently carries on the activities of investment in securities (Sale and Purchase of Securities), viz. Equity Shares, Preference Shares, Mutual Funds, etc. The principal business activity of the company is to undertake financial services, investing, and dealing in various kinds of securities. Details of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments. There are no separate reportable segments.
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