Kaytex FabricsNSE:KAYTEX +2.75%30 Gross Margin % is 32.20% as of Sep. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 23.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:KAYTEX with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kaytex Fabrics ranks better than 52.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaytex Fabrics's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KAYTEX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.55 Med: 23.76 Max: 30.03
Current: 30.03
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kaytex Fabrics was 30.03%. The lowest was 18.55%. And the median was 23.76%.
NSE:KAYTEX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.7% of 1019
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.49
vs NSE:KAYTEX: 30.03
Kaytex Fabrics had a gross margin of 32.20% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kaytex Fabrics was 0.00% per year.
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
Kaytex Fabrics had a gross margin of 32.20% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
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Kaytex Fabrics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaytex Fabrics'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kaytex Fabrics'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.
Kaytex Fabrics Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kaytex Fabrics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaytex Fabrics'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.
Kaytex Fabrics (NSE:KAYTEX) has a Gross Margin % of 32.20% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kaytex Fabrics and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 23.76. Over the past decade, Kaytex Fabrics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.55 to 30.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaytex Fabrics ranks #482 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Kaytex Fabrics' Gross Margin % too high?
Kaytex Fabrics' current Gross Margin % of 32.20% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 23.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.55 to a high of 30.03. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Kaytex Fabrics' value of 32.20% is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaytex Fabrics ranks #482 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaytex Fabrics has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaytex Fabrics' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kaytex Fabrics ranks #482 out of 1019 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kaytex Fabrics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Kaytex Fabrics' value of 32.20% is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaytex Fabrics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.55 to 30.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.76 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Kaytex Fabrics 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.49, based on 1,019 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. Kaytex Fabrics's current Gross Margin % of 32.20% is 13% 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 Kaytex Fabrics and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaytex Fabrics's current Gross Margin % is 32.20%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 23.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaytex Fabrics stock overvalued right now?
Kaytex Fabrics (NSE:KAYTEX) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.20%. The current Gross Margin % is 32.20%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 23.76 and 13% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.49. Kaytex Fabrics' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Kaytex Fabrics (NSE:KAYTEX), the current Gross Margin % is 32.20% 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.
Kaytex Fabrics Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, buying, selling and exporting fabrics, offering fast-fashion fabric solutions that blend technology, design and craftsmanship. It manages the full process from yarn to finished fabric and specializes in cotton, viscose, modal, acrylic, nylon, linen and polyester. With a focus on digital printing, it delivers designs for the fast-paced fashion industry and also produces womenswear such as ready-to-stitch suits, co-ord sets, shawls, scarves and stoles. The business operates across three areas: supplying fabrics and designs to apparel brands, marketing its own brands Rasiya, Kaytex and Darbaar e Khaas in North India, and providing non-branded fabrics and garments to bulk buyers, wholesalers and retailers. The company operates in India.
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