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HP Telecom IndiaNSE:HPTL -4.96%17 Gross Margin % is 2.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:HPTL with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, HP Telecom India ranks worse than 95.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HP Telecom India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HPTL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22 Med: 2.33 Max: 2.95
Current: 2.37
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of HP Telecom India was 2.95%. The lowest was 2.22%. And the median was 2.33%.
NSE:HPTL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.92% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.49
vs NSE:HPTL: 2.37
HP Telecom India had a gross margin of 2.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HP Telecom India was 0.00% per year.
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) 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
HP Telecom India had a gross margin of 2.37% 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.
HP Telecom India Gross Margin % Related Terms
HP Telecom India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP Telecom 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:HPTL vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, HP Telecom 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.
HP Telecom India Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP Telecom India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP Telecom 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.
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) has a Gross Margin % of 2.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HP Telecom India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, HP Telecom India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #2353 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is HP Telecom India's Gross Margin % too high?
HP Telecom India's current Gross Margin % of 2.37% is near median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 2.95. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. HP Telecom India's value of 2.37% is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #2353 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HP Telecom India has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP Telecom India's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #2353 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HP Telecom India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. HP Telecom India's value of 2.37% is 90.3% below this benchmark. Historically, HP Telecom India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 2.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 24.49, HP Telecom India 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.49, based on 2,453 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. HP Telecom India's current Gross Margin % of 2.37% is 90.3% 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 HP Telecom India and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP Telecom India's current Gross Margin % is 2.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP Telecom India stock overvalued right now?
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) has a current Gross Margin % of 2.37%. The current Gross Margin % is 2.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 90.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. HP Telecom India's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL), the current Gross Margin % is 2.37% 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.
HP Telecom India Ltd has been dedicated to providing top-tier telecommunications solutions and services to its clients. It operates with a focus on professionalism, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Currently, the company operates as the exclusive distributor of Apple products across territories, including Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, select cities in Uttar Pradesh, and urban centers in Gujarat. It proudly offers Apple's iconic range of devices, comprising the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more, catering to the discerning tech-savvy consumers in these regions. While Apple products remain the cornerstone of its distribution portfolio, It also engages in the distribution of select other brands to diversify its offerings and cater to a broader customer base.
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