ShalbyNSE:SHALBY -1.51%89 Gross Margin % is 40.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 41.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHALBY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹249.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 630 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shalby ranks better than 51.27% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shalby's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,154 Mil. Shalby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,874 Mil. Therefore, Shalby's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shalby's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHALBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.57 Med: 41.75 Max: 45.59
Current: 40.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shalby was 45.59%. The lowest was 38.57%. And the median was 41.75%.
NSE:SHALBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.27% of 630
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.075
vs NSE:SHALBY: 40.87
Shalby had a gross margin of 40.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shalby was -0.80% per year.
Shalby (NSE:SHALBY) 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
Shalby had a gross margin of 40.15% 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.
Shalby Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shalby Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shalby'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.
NSE:SHALBY vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shalby'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.
Shalby Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shalby's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shalby'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.
Shalby (NSE:SHALBY) has a Gross Margin % of 40.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shalby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.75. Over the past decade, Shalby's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.57 to 45.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Shalby ranks #307 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Shalby's Gross Margin % too high?
Shalby's current Gross Margin % of 40.15% is near median its 10-year median of 41.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.57 to a high of 45.59. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Shalby's value of 40.15% is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shalby ranks #307 out of 630 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shalby has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shalby's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shalby ranks #307 out of 630 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shalby in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Shalby's value of 40.15% is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shalby's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.57 to 45.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.75 vs. the industry median of 40.08, Shalby 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.08, based on 630 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. Shalby's current Gross Margin % of 40.15% is 0.2% 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 Shalby and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shalby's current Gross Margin % is 40.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shalby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shalby (NSE:SHALBY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹249.66, compared to a current price of ₹173.07 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.75 and 0.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. Shalby's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Shalby (NSE:SHALBY), the current Gross Margin % is 40.15% 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 Shalby (NSE:SHALBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shalby stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹173.07 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹249.66.
GuruFocus considers Shalby to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHALBY:
Gross Margin %: 40.15% (near median its 10-year median of 41.75)
GF Value™: ₹249.66 vs. price of ₹173.07 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#307 of 630)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHALBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shalby Ltd operates a chain of multispecialty hospitals. It is engaged in setting up and managing hospitals and medical diagnostic services. The hospitals offer healthcare services to patients in various areas of specialization such as Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology Surgery, Arthroscopy Sports Injury, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and others. The activities are mainly conducted only in India. Revenue mainly comprises fees charged for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Services include charges for accommodation, medical professional services, equipment, radiology, laboratory, and pharmaceutical goods used in treatments given to Patients.
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