SBC ExportsNSE:SBC -0.89%81 Gross Margin % is 8.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 12.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:SBC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, SBC Exports ranks worse than 79.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBC Exports's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SBC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.5 Med: 12.26 Max: 19.79
Current: 13.95
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of SBC Exports was 19.79%. The lowest was 6.50%. And the median was 12.26%.
NSE:SBC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.26% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs NSE:SBC: 13.95
SBC Exports had a gross margin of 8.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SBC Exports was 7.00% per year.
SBC Exports (NSE:SBC) 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
SBC Exports had a gross margin of 8.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
SBC Exports Gross Margin % Related Terms
SBC Exports Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBC Exports'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 Conglomerates subindustry, SBC Exports'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.
SBC Exports Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, SBC Exports's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBC Exports'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.
SBC Exports (NSE:SBC) has a Gross Margin % of 8.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SBC Exports and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 12.26. Over the past decade, SBC Exports' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 19.79. According to the industry distribution chart, SBC Exports ranks #405 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is SBC Exports' Gross Margin % too high?
SBC Exports' current Gross Margin % of 8.39% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 19.79. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. SBC Exports' value of 8.39% is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBC Exports ranks #405 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SBC Exports has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBC Exports' Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, SBC Exports ranks #405 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SBC Exports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. SBC Exports' value of 8.39% is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SBC Exports' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 19.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.26 vs. the industry median of 25.96, SBC Exports 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. SBC Exports's current Gross Margin % of 8.39% is 67.7% 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 SBC Exports and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBC Exports's current Gross Margin % is 8.39%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 12.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBC Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBC Exports (NSE:SBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.37, compared to a current price of ₹41.38 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.39%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.26 and 67.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. SBC Exports' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 SBC Exports (NSE:SBC), the current Gross Margin % is 8.39% 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 SBC Exports (NSE:SBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBC Exports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹41.38 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.37.
GuruFocus considers SBC Exports to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SBC:
Gross Margin %: 8.39% (32% below median its 10-year median of 12.26)
GF Value™: ₹28.37 vs. price of ₹41.38 (45.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Conglomerates median (#405 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBC Exports Ltd is engaged in the Trading of handmade carpets, cushion covers, cotton quilts, bedspreads, and others. To diversify the business, the group expanded business activities in Information Technology, Manpower Supply Services, and Tour and Travels Services. It also added services like IT Solutions, E-Governances Services, Web/Software Developments, Scanning and Digitization, System Integration, and others. Its segment comprises of Garment Manufacturing and Trading; IT and Manpower Supply; and Tour and Travelling Operator.
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