S D Retail (NSE:SDREAMS) Gross Margin %: 52.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Above Median


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What is S D Retail Gross Margin %?

S D Retail NSE:SDREAMS 39 Gross Margin % is 52.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 46.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:SDREAMS with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, S D Retail ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. S D Retail's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹612 Mil. S D Retail's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,177 Mil. Therefore, S D Retail's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.05%.


The historical rank and industry rank for S D Retail's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SDREAMS' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.78   Med: 46.34   Max: 53.44
Current: 53.44


During the past 6 years, the highest Gross Margin % of S D Retail was 53.44%. The lowest was 40.78%. And the median was 46.34%.

NSE:SDREAMS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
80.99% of 1026 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51 vs NSE:SDREAMS: 53.44

S D Retail had a gross margin of 52.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for S D Retail was 5.10% per year.


S D Retail  (NSE:SDREAMS) 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 D Retail had a gross margin of 52.05% 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 D Retail Gross Margin % Related Terms


S D Retail Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S D Retail'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.

S D Retail Gross Margin % Chart

S D Retail Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 46.18 40.78 46.50 51.11 53.44

S D Retail Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 46.93 48.82 52.73 55.54 52.05

NSE:SDREAMS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, S D Retail'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 D Retail Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, S D Retail's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S D Retail's Gross Margin % falls into.


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S D Retail Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

S D Retail's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1047.3 / 1959.854
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1959.854 - 912.51) / 1959.854
=53.44 %

S D Retail's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=612.5 / 1176.762
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1176.762 - 564.263) / 1176.762
=52.05 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 52.05% mean?
S D Retail (NSE:SDREAMS) has a Gross Margin % of 52.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on S D Retail and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 46.34. Over the past decade, S D Retail's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.78 to 53.44. According to the industry distribution chart, S D Retail ranks #195 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is S D Retail's Gross Margin % too high?
S D Retail's current Gross Margin % of 52.05% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 46.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.78 to a high of 53.44. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. S D Retail's value of 52.05% is 82.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S D Retail ranks #195 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S D Retail has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S D Retail's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, S D Retail ranks #195 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places S D Retail in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. S D Retail's value of 52.05% is 82.6% above this benchmark. Historically, S D Retail's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.78 to 53.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.34 vs. the industry median of 28.51, S D Retail 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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 D Retail's current Gross Margin % of 52.05% is 82.6% 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 D Retail and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S D Retail's current Gross Margin % is 52.05%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 46.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S D Retail stock overvalued right now?
S D Retail (NSE:SDREAMS) has a current Gross Margin % of 52.05%. The current Gross Margin % is 52.05%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 46.34 and 82.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. S D Retail's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 D Retail (NSE:SDREAMS), the current Gross Margin % is 52.05% 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.

S D Retail Business Description

Address C-929, Stratum at Venus ground, Near Jhansi Ki Rani Statue, Nehrunagar, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380006
S D Retail Ltd is in the business of designing, manufacturing, outsourcing, marketing, and retailing sleepwear under the brand name SWEET DREAMS. It is a sleepwear-focused company offering a portfolio of stylish and comfortable sleepwear for the entire family. The company designs products to cater to men and women across all age groups, including kids, and includes Pyjamas, Night Sets, Nighties, T-shirts, etc. Key revenue is generated from India.
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