Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)NSE:JAINAM 87 Gross Margin % is 17.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 12.59. GuruFocus rates NSE:JAINAM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹238.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) ranks better than 65.88% 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
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) had a gross margin of 17.44% 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.
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) 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.
NSE:JAINAM vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'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.
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'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.
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) (NSE:JAINAM) has a Gross Margin % of 17.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 12.59. Over the past decade, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.65 to 21.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) ranks #202 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s current Gross Margin % of 17.44% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 12.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.65 to a high of 21.56. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s value of 17.44% is 39% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) ranks #202 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) ranks #202 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s value of 17.44% is 39% above this benchmark. Historically, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.65 to 21.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.59 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s current Gross Margin % of 17.44% is 39% 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 Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s current Gross Margin % is 17.44%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 12.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) (NSE:JAINAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹238.63, compared to a current price of ₹250.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.44%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 12.59 and 39% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Jainam Ferro Alloys (I)'s overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) (NSE:JAINAM), the current Gross Margin % is 17.44% 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 Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) (NSE:JAINAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹250.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹238.63.
GuruFocus considers Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JAINAM:
Gross Margin %: 17.44% (39% above median its 10-year median of 12.59)
GF Value™: ₹238.63 vs. price of ₹250.00 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39% above the Steel median (#202 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JAINAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jainam Ferro Alloys (I) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of two types of Ferro Alloys - Ferro Manganese and Silico manganese, largely used in the Steel industry. Ferro silicon, ferro silicon oxide, ferro silicon, ferro silicon, and ferro chrome are among the company's products. The company also generates revenue from trading activities of manganese ore, used as a raw material in the manufacturing of Ferro alloys. It sells products within India.
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