Orient ElectricNSE:ORIENTELEC +0.03%85 Gross Margin % is 30.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 30.14. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTELEC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹275.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Orient Electric ranks better than 54.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Electric's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTELEC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.33 Med: 30.14 Max: 33.05
Current: 31.15
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orient Electric was 33.05%. The lowest was 26.33%. And the median was 30.14%.
NSE:ORIENTELEC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.22% of 415
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs NSE:ORIENTELEC: 31.15
Orient Electric had a gross margin of 30.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orient Electric was 3.30% per year.
Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) 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 Electric had a gross margin of 30.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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 Electric Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Electric Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Electric'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:ORIENTELEC vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Orient Electric'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 Electric Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Orient Electric's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Electric'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 Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) has a Gross Margin % of 30.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Electric and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.14. Over the past decade, Orient Electric's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.33 to 33.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #190 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Orient Electric's Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Electric's current Gross Margin % of 30.97% is near median its 10-year median of 30.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.33 to a high of 33.05. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Orient Electric's value of 30.97% is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #190 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Electric has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Electric's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Orient Electric ranks #190 out of 415 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Orient Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Orient Electric's value of 30.97% is 6.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Electric's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.33 to 33.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.14 vs. the industry median of 29.11, Orient Electric 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 415 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 Electric's current Gross Margin % of 30.97% is 6.4% 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 Electric and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Electric's current Gross Margin % is 30.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹275.77, compared to a current price of ₹175.46 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.14 and 6.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.11. Orient Electric's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC), the current Gross Margin % is 30.97% 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 Electric (NSE:ORIENTELEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Electric stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹175.46 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹275.77.
GuruFocus considers Orient Electric to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTELEC:
Gross Margin %: 30.97% (near median its 10-year median of 30.14)
GF Value™: ₹275.77 vs. price of ₹175.46 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#190 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTELEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Electric Ltd is a consumer electrical manufacturer. The company's operating segment includes Electrical Consumer Durables and Lighting & Switchgear. It generates maximum revenue from the Electrical Consumer Durables segment, which consists of the manufacture/purchase and sale of Electric Fans; ceiling, portable, and airflow, along with components and accessories, and Appliances; coolers, geysers, home appliances, and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India and the rest from other regions.
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