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Salona CotspinNSE:SALONA +1.09%67 Gross Margin % is 25.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 15.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:SALONA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹271.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Salona Cotspin ranks worse than 69.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salona Cotspin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SALONA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.77 Med: 15.86 Max: 30.26
Current: 17.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Salona Cotspin was 30.26%. The lowest was 3.77%. And the median was 15.86%.
NSE:SALONA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.57% of 1022
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.545
vs NSE:SALONA: 17.35
Salona Cotspin had a gross margin of 25.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Salona Cotspin was 5.00% 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
Salona Cotspin had a gross margin of 25.47% 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.
Salona Cotspin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salona Cotspin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salona Cotspin'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Salona Cotspin'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.
Salona Cotspin Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Salona Cotspin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salona Cotspin'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.
Salona Cotspin (NSE:SALONA) has a Gross Margin % of 25.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salona Cotspin and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 15.86. Over the past decade, Salona Cotspin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.77 to 30.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Salona Cotspin ranks #711 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Salona Cotspin's Gross Margin % too high?
Salona Cotspin's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 30.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Salona Cotspin's value of 25.47% is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salona Cotspin ranks #711 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salona Cotspin has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salona Cotspin's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Salona Cotspin ranks #711 out of 1022 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Salona Cotspin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Salona Cotspin's value of 25.47% is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Salona Cotspin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.77 to 30.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.86 vs. the industry median of 28.55, Salona Cotspin 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 28.55, based on 1,022 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. Salona Cotspin's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 10.8% 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 Salona Cotspin and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salona Cotspin's current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 15.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salona Cotspin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salona Cotspin (NSE:SALONA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹271.57, compared to a current price of ₹255.40 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.86 and 10.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.55. Salona Cotspin's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Salona Cotspin (NSE:SALONA), the current Gross Margin % is 25.47% 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 Salona Cotspin (NSE:SALONA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salona Cotspin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹255.40 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹271.57.
GuruFocus considers Salona Cotspin to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SALONA:
Gross Margin %: 25.47% (61% above median its 10-year median of 15.86)
GF Value™: ₹271.57 vs. price of ₹255.40 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#711 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SALONA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salona Cotspin Ltd is an India-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling of Cotton Yarn, Knitted Fabrics, and Garments. The company caters to both domestic and international markets. The company has only one segment which is the Textile Business.
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