Hi-Tech PipesNSE:HITECH -2.09%86 Gross Margin % is 5.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 9.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:HITECH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹128.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Hi-Tech Pipes ranks worse than 72.01% 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
Hi-Tech Pipes had a gross margin of 5.39% 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.
Hi-Tech Pipes Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Tech Pipes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Pipes'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:HITECH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hi-Tech Pipes'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.
Hi-Tech Pipes Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hi-Tech Pipes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Pipes'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.
Hi-Tech Pipes (NSE:HITECH) has a Gross Margin % of 5.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Tech Pipes and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 9.13. Over the past decade, Hi-Tech Pipes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.28 to 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Pipes ranks #427 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Hi-Tech Pipes' Gross Margin % too high?
Hi-Tech Pipes' current Gross Margin % of 5.39% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 11.46. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Hi-Tech Pipes' value of 5.39% is 57.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Pipes ranks #427 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Tech Pipes has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Pipes' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Pipes ranks #427 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hi-Tech Pipes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Hi-Tech Pipes' value of 5.39% is 57.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Tech Pipes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.28 to 11.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.13 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Hi-Tech Pipes 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Hi-Tech Pipes's current Gross Margin % of 5.39% is 57.2% 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 Hi-Tech Pipes and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Tech Pipes's current Gross Margin % is 5.39%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 9.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Pipes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Pipes (NSE:HITECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹128.28, compared to a current price of ₹86.15 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.39%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.13 and 57.2% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Hi-Tech Pipes' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Hi-Tech Pipes (NSE:HITECH), the current Gross Margin % is 5.39% 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 Hi-Tech Pipes (NSE:HITECH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Pipes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹86.15 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹128.28.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Pipes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HITECH:
Gross Margin %: 5.39% (41% below median its 10-year median of 9.13)
GF Value™: ₹128.28 vs. price of ₹86.15 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% below the Steel median (#427 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HITECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Pipes Ltd manufactures and markets a wide range of steel tubes used in industries like infrastructure, telecom, defense, power distribution, railways, airports, construction, real estate, and automotive. Its products include Black Steel Tubes, Rectangular and Hollow sections, Galvanised Steel Tubes, Metal Beam Highway Crash Barriers, Cold Rolling Coils, Cold Formed Sections, Black Hollow Section and Round Pipes, Galvanized Pipes, Pre-Galvanized Pipes, and Cold Rolled Coils. The Indian steel pipes and tubes industry includes segments such as seamless, ERW, LSAW, HSAW, galvanized iron, ductile iron, and black steel pipes, which serve various applications ranging from high-pressure oil and gas pipelines to water supply and general engineering purposes.
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