Lloyds EnterprisesNSE:LLOYDSENT -1.90%56 Gross Margin % is 11.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:LLOYDSENT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹68.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Lloyds Enterprises ranks better than 51.68% 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
Lloyds Enterprises had a gross margin of 11.21% 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.
Lloyds Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lloyds Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lloyds Enterprises'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:LLOYDSENT vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lloyds Enterprises'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.
Lloyds Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lloyds Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lloyds Enterprises'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.
Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) has a Gross Margin % of 11.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lloyds Enterprises and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 15.01. Over the past decade, Lloyds Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 66.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #287 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Lloyds Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
Lloyds Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 11.21% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 66.86. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Lloyds Enterprises' value of 11.21% is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #287 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lloyds Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #287 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lloyds Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Lloyds Enterprises' value of 11.21% is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lloyds Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 66.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Lloyds Enterprises 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. Lloyds Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 11.21% is 11.1% 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 Lloyds Enterprises and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lloyds Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 11.21%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 15.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.35, compared to a current price of ₹73.82 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.21%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 11.1% below the Steel industry median of 12.61. Lloyds Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT), the current Gross Margin % is 11.21% 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 Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹73.82 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.35.
GuruFocus considers Lloyds Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LLOYDSENT:
Gross Margin %: 11.21% (25% below median its 10-year median of 15.01)
GF Value™: ₹68.35 vs. price of ₹73.82 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Steel median (#287 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LLOYDSENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lloyds Enterprises Ltd operates a diversified business comprising metals trading, real estate, engineering, gold production and strategic investments. The metals trading business encompasses steel and allied products as well as iron ore pellets serving domestic and export markets. Through its subsidiaries, associates and strategic investments, the Company has exposure to real estate, engineering, gold mining, and iron ore and steel operations. Its business portfolio includes Metals Trading, Real Estate, Engineering, Gold Production and Strategic Investments. The Company's segment is the trading of iron and steel, and its operations are within India.
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