Indian PhosphateNSE:IPHL +1.36%18 Gross Margin % is 14.72% as of Sep. 2025, which is 389% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:IPHL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Indian Phosphate ranks worse than 91.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Phosphate's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IPHL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 3.01 Max: 7.91
Current: 4.83
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Indian Phosphate was 7.91%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 3.01%.
NSE:IPHL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.1% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs NSE:IPHL: 4.83
Indian Phosphate had a gross margin of 14.72% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Indian Phosphate was 0.00% per year.
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) 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 Phosphate had a gross margin of 14.72% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Indian Phosphate Gross Margin % Related Terms
Indian Phosphate Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Phosphate'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:IPHL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Indian Phosphate'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 Phosphate Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Phosphate's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Phosphate'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 Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a Gross Margin % of 14.72% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Indian Phosphate and its competitors. This is 389% above median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, Indian Phosphate's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.88 to 7.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1422 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Indian Phosphate's Gross Margin % too high?
Indian Phosphate's current Gross Margin % of 14.72% is 389% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 7.91. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Indian Phosphate's value of 14.72% is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1422 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Phosphate's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Indian Phosphate ranks #1422 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Indian Phosphate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Indian Phosphate's value of 14.72% is 37% below this benchmark. Historically, Indian Phosphate's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.88 to 7.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Indian Phosphate 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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 Phosphate's current Gross Margin % of 14.72% is 37% 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 Indian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Phosphate's current Gross Margin % is 14.72%, which is 389% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.72%. The current Gross Margin % is 14.72%, which is 389% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 37% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Indian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Indian Phosphate (NSE:IPHL), the current Gross Margin % is 14.72% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Indian Phosphate Ltd is involved in the production of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 90%, an anionic surfactant used in the formulation of various detergent products such as powders, cakes, toilet cleaners, and liquid detergents. The company is also involved in manufacturing Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer and Granules Single Super Phosphate (GSSP). The business comprises the manufacture, purchase, and sale of Fertilizers and chemicals. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Division.
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