Menon BearingsNSE:MENONBE -2.63%84 Gross Margin % is 56.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 56.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:MENONBE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Menon Bearings ranks better than 97.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Menon Bearings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MENONBE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.94 Med: 56.62 Max: 59.56
Current: 58.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Menon Bearings was 59.56%. The lowest was 49.94%. And the median was 56.62%.
NSE:MENONBE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.25% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs NSE:MENONBE: 58.69
Menon Bearings had a gross margin of 56.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Menon Bearings was 1.90% 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
Menon Bearings had a gross margin of 56.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Menon Bearings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Menon Bearings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Menon Bearings'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:MENONBE vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Menon Bearings'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.
Menon Bearings Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Menon Bearings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Menon Bearings'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.
Menon Bearings (NSE:MENONBE) has a Gross Margin % of 56.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Menon Bearings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.62. Over the past decade, Menon Bearings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.94 to 59.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Menon Bearings ranks #36 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Menon Bearings' Gross Margin % too high?
Menon Bearings' current Gross Margin % of 56.17% is near median its 10-year median of 56.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.94 to a high of 59.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Menon Bearings' value of 56.17% is 183.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Menon Bearings ranks #36 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Menon Bearings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Menon Bearings' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Menon Bearings ranks #36 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Menon Bearings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Menon Bearings' value of 56.17% is 183.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Menon Bearings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.94 to 59.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.62 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Menon Bearings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,308 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. Menon Bearings's current Gross Margin % of 56.17% is 183.2% 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 Menon Bearings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Menon Bearings's current Gross Margin % is 56.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Menon Bearings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menon Bearings (NSE:MENONBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.23, compared to a current price of ₹165.68 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.62 and 183.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Menon Bearings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Menon Bearings (NSE:MENONBE), the current Gross Margin % is 56.17% 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 Menon Bearings (NSE:MENONBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menon Bearings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹165.68 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.23.
GuruFocus considers Menon Bearings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MENONBE:
Gross Margin %: 56.17% (near median its 10-year median of 56.62)
GF Value™: ₹169.23 vs. price of ₹165.68 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 183.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#36 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MENONBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Menon Bearings Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of auto components. The company products include bi-metal Engine bearings, Bushes and Thrust Washers for light and heavy automobile engines, two-wheeler engines as well as compressors for refrigerators, air conditioners, and others. Its bearing products include bearings for connecting rods, flanged bearings, and tri-metal bearings. The thrust washers include washers with thrust face contours and ring-type thrust washers. It offers truncated bushes for connecting rods; ball indented bushes; bushes for connecting rods; rocker arms and rock shafts. The company has one business segment namely Auto Components.
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