Indian Metals & Ferro AlloysNSE:IMFA -3.73%65 Gross Margin % is 49.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 45.87. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹837.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks better than 71.19% on this metric.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) 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
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys had a gross margin of 49.31% 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Gross Margin % Related Terms
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a Gross Margin % of 49.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.87. Over the past decade, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.92 to 55.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #210 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Gross Margin % too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current Gross Margin % of 49.31% is near median its 10-year median of 45.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.92 to a high of 55.74. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 49.31% is 88.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #210 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #210 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 49.31% is 88.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.92 to 55.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.87 vs. the industry median of 26.15, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.15, based on 729 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Gross Margin % of 49.31% is 88.6% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Gross Margin % is 49.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹837.42, compared to a current price of ₹1,266.00 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.87 and 88.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current Gross Margin % is 49.31% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,266.00 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹837.42.
GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:
Gross Margin %: 49.31% (near median its 10-year median of 45.87)
GF Value™: ₹837.42 vs. price of ₹1,266.00 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#210 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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