Mittal Life StyleNSE:MITTAL +4.26%66 Gross Margin % is 17.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 575% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates NSE:MITTAL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Mittal Life Style ranks worse than 80.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mittal Life Style's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MITTAL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.21 Med: 2.54 Max: 12.51
Current: 12.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mittal Life Style was 12.51%. The lowest was -0.21%. And the median was 2.54%.
NSE:MITTAL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.37% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs NSE:MITTAL: 12.23
Mittal Life Style had a gross margin of 17.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mittal Life Style was 61.40% per year.
Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) 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
Mittal Life Style had a gross margin of 17.15% 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.
Mittal Life Style Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mittal Life Style Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mittal Life Style's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mittal Life Style'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.
Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) has a Gross Margin % of 17.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mittal Life Style and its competitors. This is 575% above median its historical median of 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #823 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Mittal Life Style's Gross Margin % too high?
Mittal Life Style's current Gross Margin % of 17.15% is 575% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Mittal Life Style's value of 17.15% is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #823 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mittal Life Style has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mittal Life Style's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Mittal Life Style ranks #823 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mittal Life Style in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Mittal Life Style's value of 17.15% is 39.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Mittal Life Style 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Mittal Life Style's current Gross Margin % of 17.15% is 39.6% 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 Mittal Life Style and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mittal Life Style's current Gross Margin % is 17.15%, which is 575% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mittal Life Style stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.51, compared to a current price of ₹0.98 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.15%, which is 575% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 39.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Mittal Life Style's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL), the current Gross Margin % is 17.15% 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 Mittal Life Style (NSE:MITTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mittal Life Style stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.98 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.51.
GuruFocus considers Mittal Life Style to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MITTAL:
Gross Margin %: 17.15% (575% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: ₹1.51 vs. price of ₹0.98 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#823 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MITTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mittal Life Style Ltd operates in the textile industry. It is operating as the preferred supplier of denim and garment products. Dealing in supply of Bottom weight Fabrics & Denims is the principal business activity of the Company. It supplies fashion fabrics, cotton canvas denim, dupion bottom fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabric, knit fabric and among other products.
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