Satia IndustriesNSE:SATIA -1.46%79 Gross Margin % is 48.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 50.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:SATIA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹84.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Satia Industries ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.
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
Satia Industries had a gross margin of 48.04% 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.
Satia Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Satia Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Satia Industries'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Satia Industries'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.
Satia Industries Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Satia Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Satia Industries'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.
Satia Industries (NSE:SATIA) has a Gross Margin % of 48.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Satia Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.86. Over the past decade, Satia Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.30 to 53.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Satia Industries ranks #26 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Satia Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Satia Industries' current Gross Margin % of 48.04% is near median its 10-year median of 50.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.30 to a high of 53.98. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Satia Industries' value of 48.04% is 152.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Satia Industries ranks #26 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Satia Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Satia Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Satia Industries ranks #26 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Satia Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Satia Industries' value of 48.04% is 152.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Satia Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.30 to 53.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.86 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Satia Industries 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Satia Industries's current Gross Margin % of 48.04% is 152.2% 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 Satia Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Satia Industries's current Gross Margin % is 48.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Satia Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satia Industries (NSE:SATIA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹84.55, compared to a current price of ₹55.26 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.86 and 152.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Satia Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Satia Industries (NSE:SATIA), the current Gross Margin % is 48.04% 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 Satia Industries (NSE:SATIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satia Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹55.26 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹84.55.
GuruFocus considers Satia Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SATIA:
Gross Margin %: 48.04% (near median its 10-year median of 50.86)
GF Value™: ₹84.55 vs. price of ₹55.26 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.2% above the Forest Products median (#26 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SATIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Satia Industries Ltd manufactures and sells writing and printing paper in India and internationally. The product profile includes Super Snow White, Snow White, Map litho, Colored paper, Ledger paper, Cartridge paper, Duplicating, bond paper with and without watermarks, and Chromo (Art) paper. These products are extensively used in the printing of books, directories, envelopes, diaries, calendars, computer stationery, and others. The group's reportable segments are the Paper division, Cogeneration division, and Agriculture division. It generates maximum revenue from the Paper division. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other countries.
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