STL GlobalNSE:SGL -0.20%68 Gross Margin % is 27.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 29.14. GuruFocus rates NSE:SGL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, STL Global ranks better than 52.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. STL Global's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹56 Mil. STL Global's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹206 Mil. Therefore, STL Global's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STL Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SGL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.9 Med: 29.14 Max: 43.95
Current: 30.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of STL Global was 43.95%. The lowest was 22.90%. And the median was 29.14%.
NSE:SGL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.83% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs NSE:SGL: 30.04
STL Global had a gross margin of 27.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for STL Global was 2.10% per year.
STL Global (NSE:SGL) 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
STL Global had a gross margin of 27.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
STL Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
STL Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STL Global'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, STL Global'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.
STL Global Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, STL Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STL Global'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.
STL Global (NSE:SGL) has a Gross Margin % of 27.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STL Global and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.14. Over the past decade, STL Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.90 to 43.95. According to the industry distribution chart, STL Global ranks #484 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is STL Global's Gross Margin % too high?
STL Global's current Gross Margin % of 27.21% is near median its 10-year median of 29.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.90 to a high of 43.95. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. STL Global's value of 27.21% is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STL Global ranks #484 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STL Global has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STL Global's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, STL Global ranks #484 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts STL Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. STL Global's value of 27.21% is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, STL Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.90 to 43.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.14 vs. the industry median of 28.51, STL Global 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 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. STL Global's current Gross Margin % of 27.21% is 4.6% 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 STL Global 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. STL Global's current Gross Margin % is 27.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STL Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STL Global (NSE:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.47, compared to a current price of ₹10.21 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.14 and 4.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. STL Global's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 STL Global (NSE:SGL), the current Gross Margin % is 27.21% 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 STL Global (NSE:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STL Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹10.21 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.47.
GuruFocus considers STL Global to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SGL:
Gross Margin %: 27.21% (near median its 10-year median of 29.14)
GF Value™: ₹15.47 vs. price of ₹10.21 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#484 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STL Global Ltd is an Indian firm engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and trading of textiles and related products. The company is organized into a single segment, the Textile segment, which comprises processed dyed and finished fabric, knitted fabric, and others. Geographically, it caters to the Indian market.
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