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Mahalaxmi Fabric MillsNSE:MFML +2.05%7 Gross Margin % is 54.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 33.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:MFML with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills ranks better than 83.64% on this metric.
NSE:MFML's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.64% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs NSE:MFML: 56.02
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills had a gross margin of 54.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills 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
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills had a gross margin of 54.16% 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.
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills'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, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills'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.
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills'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.
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills (NSE:MFML) has a Gross Margin % of 54.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 33.43. Over the past decade, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 56.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills ranks #168 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' current Gross Margin % of 54.16% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 33.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.71 to a high of 56.02. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' value of 54.16% is 91.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills ranks #168 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills ranks #168 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' value of 54.16% is 91.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 56.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.43 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills 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 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills's current Gross Margin % of 54.16% is 91.1% 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 Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills's current Gross Margin % is 54.16%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 33.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills stock overvalued right now?
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills (NSE:MFML) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.16%. The current Gross Margin % is 54.16%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 33.43 and 91.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills' overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills (NSE:MFML), the current Gross Margin % is 54.16% 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.
Mahalaxmi Fabric Mills Ltd is engaged in the textile market. The company operated in only one segment, i.e, manufacturing and trading of traditional textiles. The company's revenue is derived mainly from the sale of goods.
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