JocilNSE:JOCIL +1.53%76 Gross Margin % is 17.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 17.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:JOCIL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹231.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Jocil ranks worse than 66.73% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Jocil's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹464 Mil. Jocil's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,653 Mil. Therefore, Jocil's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jocil's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:JOCIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.84 Med: 17.31 Max: 21.37
Current: 17.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jocil was 21.37%. The lowest was 11.84%. And the median was 17.31%.
NSE:JOCIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.73% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs NSE:JOCIL: 17.01
Jocil had a gross margin of 17.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jocil was 4.50% per year.
Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) 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
Jocil had a gross margin of 17.50% 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.
Jocil Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jocil Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jocil'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:JOCIL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Jocil'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.
Jocil Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jocil's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jocil'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.
Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) has a Gross Margin % of 17.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jocil and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.31. Over the past decade, Jocil's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.84 to 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1041 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Jocil's Gross Margin % too high?
Jocil's current Gross Margin % of 17.50% is near median its 10-year median of 17.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.84 to a high of 21.37. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Jocil's value of 17.50% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1041 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jocil has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jocil's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1041 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jocil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Jocil's value of 17.50% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Jocil's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.84 to 21.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.31 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Jocil 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Jocil's current Gross Margin % of 17.50% is 25.1% 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 Jocil and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jocil's current Gross Margin % is 17.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jocil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹231.66, compared to a current price of ₹147.24 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.31 and 25.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Jocil's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL), the current Gross Margin % is 17.50% 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹147.24 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹231.66.
GuruFocus considers Jocil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JOCIL:
Gross Margin %: 17.50% (near median its 10-year median of 17.31)
GF Value™: ₹231.66 vs. price of ₹147.24 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Chemicals median (#1041 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JOCIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jocil Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Stearic Acid, Fatty Acids, Refined Glycerine, Soap Noodles, Toilet Soap, Industrial Oxygen, and in the generation of Power from biomass and wind. Non-edible vegetable oils and fatty acid distillates, both indigenous and imported, are used as raw materials for the manufacture of the finished products. The products manufactured are marketed directly from the factory as well as through Depots and C & F Agents located in cities across the country. The company also undertakes to manufacture Soap Noodles and Toilet Soap on job work for reputed customers. The company operates in three segments Chemical, Soap, and Power, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Chemical segment.
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