Presstonic EngineeringNSE:PRESSTONIC +0.37%27 Gross Margin % is 27.44% as of Sep. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 28.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:PRESSTONIC with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Transportation companies, Presstonic Engineering ranks better than 69.46% on this metric.
NSE:PRESSTONIC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.46% of 979
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.38
vs NSE:PRESSTONIC: 30.22
Presstonic Engineering had a gross margin of 27.44% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Presstonic Engineering 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
Presstonic Engineering had a gross margin of 27.44% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
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Presstonic Engineering Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Presstonic Engineering'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:PRESSTONIC vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Presstonic Engineering'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.
Presstonic Engineering Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Presstonic Engineering's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Presstonic Engineering'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.
Presstonic Engineering (NSE:PRESSTONIC) has a Gross Margin % of 27.44% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Presstonic Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.47. Over the past decade, Presstonic Engineering's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.37 to 46.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Presstonic Engineering ranks #299 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Presstonic Engineering's Gross Margin % too high?
Presstonic Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 27.44% is near median its 10-year median of 28.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.37 to a high of 46.81. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Presstonic Engineering's value of 27.44% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Presstonic Engineering ranks #299 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Presstonic Engineering has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Presstonic Engineering's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Presstonic Engineering ranks #299 out of 979 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Presstonic Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Presstonic Engineering's value of 27.44% is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Presstonic Engineering's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.37 to 46.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.47 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Presstonic Engineering 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.38, based on 979 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. Presstonic Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 27.44% is 34.6% 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 Presstonic Engineering and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Presstonic Engineering's current Gross Margin % is 27.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Presstonic Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Presstonic Engineering (NSE:PRESSTONIC) has a current Gross Margin % of 27.44%. The current Gross Margin % is 27.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.47 and 34.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.38. Presstonic Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Presstonic Engineering (NSE:PRESSTONIC), the current Gross Margin % is 27.44% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Presstonic Engineering Ltd manufactures Metro Rail Rolling Stock Products, Metro Rail Signalling Products, and Infrastructure Products. The Rolling Stock Products include saloon bucket/plain type seats, custom-colored engineered handles, grab pole systems, handrail systems, emergency evacuation ramps, and honeycomb partition panels. Signalling Products include IP-rated enclosures, beacon mounting brackets, ballastless support brackets, DCS masts, and ladder assemblies with DCS mast platforms. Infrastructure Products comprise steel structures, aluminum murals, support structures for solar panels, wire forms, and cable trays. The company also follows Reference Standards for Design and Manufacturing and provides Testing services. The majority of its revenue is generated from India.
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