NSE:SARDAEN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.26% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs NSE:SARDAEN: 48.30
Sarda Energy & Minerals had a gross margin of 47.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sarda Energy & Minerals was 6.00% per year.
Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) 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
Sarda Energy & Minerals had a gross margin of 47.84% 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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sarda Energy & Minerals Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:SARDAEN vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sarda Energy & Minerals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarda Energy & Minerals'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.
Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) has a Gross Margin % of 47.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sarda Energy & Minerals and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 31.79. Over the past decade, Sarda Energy & Minerals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.62 to 48.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals' Gross Margin % too high?
Sarda Energy & Minerals' current Gross Margin % of 47.84% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 31.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.62 to a high of 48.30. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 47.84% is 281.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sarda Energy & Minerals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarda Energy & Minerals' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sarda Energy & Minerals ranks #34 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sarda Energy & Minerals in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Sarda Energy & Minerals' value of 47.84% is 281.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarda Energy & Minerals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.62 to 48.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.79 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Sarda Energy & Minerals 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Gross Margin % of 47.84% is 281.2% 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarda Energy & Minerals's current Gross Margin % is 47.84%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 31.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarda Energy & Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹530.25, compared to a current price of ₹500.95 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.84%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 31.79 and 281.2% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Sarda Energy & Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN), the current Gross Margin % is 47.84% 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 Sarda Energy & Minerals (NSE:SARDAEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarda Energy & Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹500.95 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹530.25.
GuruFocus considers Sarda Energy & Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SARDAEN:
Gross Margin %: 47.84% (50% above median its 10-year median of 31.79)
GF Value™: ₹530.25 vs. price of ₹500.95 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 281.2% above the Steel median (#34 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SARDAEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd is an Indian based company has integrated steel manufacturing facility starting from iron ore mining to the finished steel in the form of wire rod and H.B. wire and also through its subsidiary engaged in the business of generation of power. It is also provides manufacturer and exporter of Ferro Alloys and promoted hydropower projects through SPVs. The group operates in the business segment of Steel, Ferro Alloys, and Power. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Steel segment. The company's products include Pellets, Sponge Iron (DRI), Steel Billets & Wire Rods, Ferro Alloys, Power, and Eco-Bricks Mining.
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