Hilton Metal ForgingNSE:HILTON +0.40%55 Gross Margin % is 11.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 14.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:HILTON with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹57.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Hilton Metal Forging ranks worse than 90.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hilton Metal Forging's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HILTON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.01 Med: 14.7 Max: 22.73
Current: 9.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hilton Metal Forging was 22.73%. The lowest was -21.01%. And the median was 14.70%.
NSE:HILTON's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.02% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs NSE:HILTON: 9.91
Hilton Metal Forging had a gross margin of 11.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hilton Metal Forging was 0.00% per year.
Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) 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
Hilton Metal Forging had a gross margin of 11.73% 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.
Hilton Metal Forging Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hilton Metal Forging Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hilton Metal Forging'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:HILTON vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hilton Metal Forging'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.
Hilton Metal Forging Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hilton Metal Forging's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Metal Forging'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.
Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) has a Gross Margin % of 11.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hilton Metal Forging and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 14.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2697 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Hilton Metal Forging's Gross Margin % too high?
Hilton Metal Forging's current Gross Margin % of 11.73% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.70. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hilton Metal Forging's value of 11.73% is 56.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2697 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hilton Metal Forging has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Metal Forging's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hilton Metal Forging ranks #2697 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hilton Metal Forging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hilton Metal Forging's value of 11.73% is 56.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.70 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Hilton Metal Forging 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Hilton Metal Forging's current Gross Margin % of 11.73% is 56.2% 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 Hilton Metal Forging and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Metal Forging's current Gross Margin % is 11.73%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 14.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Metal Forging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹57.10, compared to a current price of ₹22.55 — trading 60.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.73%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.70 and 56.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Hilton Metal Forging's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON), the current Gross Margin % is 11.73% 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 Hilton Metal Forging (NSE:HILTON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Metal Forging stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.55 is trading 60.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹57.10.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Metal Forging to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HILTON:
Gross Margin %: 11.73% (20% below median its 10-year median of 14.70)
GF Value™: ₹57.10 vs. price of ₹22.55 (60.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% below the Industrial Products median (#2697 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HILTON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Metal Forging Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing iron and steel forging. The company serves the Oil and gas industry, Petrochemicals, Railways, Automobiles and refineries industry. The company's product portfolio includes Flanges and forged fittings, Engineered parts, Stainless steel flanges, High-pressure flanges, Crankshaft, Body bonnets, Hydraulic fittings, Forged components, Christmas tree components, Topdeck covers, Stub ends, Threaded flanges, Blind flanges, Weld neck flanges, and socket welded flanges.
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