Orient BellNSE:ORIENTBELL -0.05%72 Gross Margin % is 51.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 50.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTBELL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹336.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Orient Bell ranks better than 91.27% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Orient Bell's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,101 Mil. Orient Bell's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,134 Mil. Therefore, Orient Bell's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Bell's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTBELL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.53 Med: 50.22 Max: 55.48
Current: 55.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orient Bell was 55.48%. The lowest was 46.53%. And the median was 50.22%.
NSE:ORIENTBELL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.27% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs NSE:ORIENTBELL: 55.48
Orient Bell had a gross margin of 51.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orient Bell was 2.10% per year.
Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) 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
Orient Bell had a gross margin of 51.61% 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.
Orient Bell Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Bell Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Bell'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:ORIENTBELL vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Orient Bell'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.
Orient Bell Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Orient Bell's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Bell'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.
Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) has a Gross Margin % of 51.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Bell and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.22. Over the past decade, Orient Bell's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.53 to 55.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #150 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Orient Bell's Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Bell's current Gross Margin % of 51.61% is near median its 10-year median of 50.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.53 to a high of 55.48. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Orient Bell's value of 51.61% is 149.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #150 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orient Bell has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Bell's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Orient Bell ranks #150 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orient Bell in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Orient Bell's value of 51.61% is 149.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Bell's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.53 to 55.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.22 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Orient Bell 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Orient Bell's current Gross Margin % of 51.61% is 149.2% 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 Orient Bell and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Bell's current Gross Margin % is 51.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Bell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹336.32, compared to a current price of ₹319.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.22 and 149.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Orient Bell's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL), the current Gross Margin % is 51.61% 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 Orient Bell (NSE:ORIENTBELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Bell stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹319.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹336.32.
GuruFocus considers Orient Bell to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTBELL:
Gross Margin %: 51.61% (near median its 10-year median of 50.22)
GF Value™: ₹336.32 vs. price of ₹319.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.2% above the Construction median (#150 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTBELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Bell Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of ceramic and floor tiles. The firm's products are floor tiles, school tiles, wall tiles, paver tiles, and others. It generates revenue from the sale of its finished goods. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India.
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