S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -0.67%71 Gross Margin % is 69.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 57.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.3 Med: 57.06 Max: 68.18
Current: 67.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of S Chand and Co was 68.18%. The lowest was 52.30%. And the median was 57.06%.
NSE:SCHAND's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.92
vs NSE:SCHAND: 67.87
S Chand and Co had a gross margin of 69.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for S Chand and Co was 5.20% per year.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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
S Chand and Co had a gross margin of 69.00% 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.
S Chand and Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
S Chand and Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Gross Margin % of 69.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 57.06. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.30 to 68.18. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #186 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is S Chand and Co's Gross Margin % too high?
S Chand and Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.00% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 57.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.30 to a high of 68.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. S Chand and Co's value of 69.00% is 77.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #186 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #186 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places S Chand and Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. S Chand and Co's value of 69.00% is 77.3% above this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.30 to 68.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.06 vs. the industry median of 38.92, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.92, based on 945 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. S Chand and Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.00% is 77.3% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.00%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 57.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.73, compared to a current price of ₹151.04 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.00%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 57.06 and 77.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Gross Margin % is 69.00% 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹151.04 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.73.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Gross Margin %: 69.00% (21% above median its 10-year median of 57.06)
GF Value™: ₹266.73 vs. price of ₹151.04 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#186 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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