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Patil AutomationNSE:PATILAUTOM -1.53%18 Gross Margin % is 49.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 27.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATILAUTOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Patil Automation ranks better than 87.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patil Automation's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PATILAUTOM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.64 Med: 27.31 Max: 47.55
Current: 47.55
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Patil Automation was 47.55%. The lowest was 24.64%. And the median was 27.31%.
NSE:PATILAUTOM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.52% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs NSE:PATILAUTOM: 47.55
Patil Automation had a gross margin of 49.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Patil Automation 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
Patil Automation had a gross margin of 49.00% 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.
Patil Automation Gross Margin % Related Terms
Patil Automation Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patil Automation'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:PATILAUTOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Patil Automation's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a Gross Margin % of 49.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Patil Automation and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 27.31. Over the past decade, Patil Automation's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.64 to 47.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #374 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Patil Automation's Gross Margin % too high?
Patil Automation's current Gross Margin % of 49.00% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 27.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.64 to a high of 47.55. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Patil Automation's value of 49.00% is 82.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #374 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Patil Automation has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patil Automation's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #374 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Patil Automation in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Patil Automation's value of 49.00% is 82.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Patil Automation's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.64 to 47.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.31 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Patil Automation 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,996 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. Patil Automation's current Gross Margin % of 49.00% is 82.7% 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 Patil Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patil Automation's current Gross Margin % is 49.00%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 27.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patil Automation stock overvalued right now?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 49.00%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 27.31 and 82.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Patil Automation's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM), the current Gross Margin % is 49.00% 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.
Patil Automation Ltd is an automation solutions provider serving industrial clients in the automotive sector. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying Welding fixtures, Inspection Jigs & Gauges, Conveyor, and Assembly Line. The group provides services of Line Automation, Robotic Welding & Handling, Special Purpose Machines, and Jigs & Fixtures.
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