Shyam Century FerrousNSE:SHYAMCENT +0.17%62 Gross Margin % is 251.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 928% above its 10-year median of 24.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHYAMCENT with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks worse than 99.49% on this metric.
NSE:SHYAMCENT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.49% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs NSE:SHYAMCENT: -46.51
Shyam Century Ferrous had a gross margin of 251.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shyam Century Ferrous was 0.00% per year.
Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) 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
Shyam Century Ferrous had a gross margin of 251.00% 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.
Shyam Century Ferrous Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shyam Century Ferrous Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shyam Century Ferrous'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:SHYAMCENT vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shyam Century Ferrous'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.
Shyam Century Ferrous Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shyam Century Ferrous's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shyam Century Ferrous'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.
Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) has a Gross Margin % of 251.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shyam Century Ferrous and its competitors. This is 928% above median its historical median of 24.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #589 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Shyam Century Ferrous' Gross Margin % too high?
Shyam Century Ferrous' current Gross Margin % of 251.00% is 928% above median its 10-year median of 24.42. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Shyam Century Ferrous' value of 251.00% is 1900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #589 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shyam Century Ferrous has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shyam Century Ferrous' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shyam Century Ferrous ranks #589 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shyam Century Ferrous in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Shyam Century Ferrous' value of 251.00% is 1900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.42 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Shyam Century Ferrous 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Shyam Century Ferrous's current Gross Margin % of 251.00% is 1900% 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 Shyam Century Ferrous and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shyam Century Ferrous's current Gross Margin % is 251.00%, which is 928% above median its own 10-year median of 24.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shyam Century Ferrous stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.25, compared to a current price of ₹5.73 — trading 154.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 251.00%, which is 928% above median its 10-year median of 24.42 and 1900% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Shyam Century Ferrous' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT), the current Gross Margin % is 251.00% 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 Shyam Century Ferrous (NSE:SHYAMCENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shyam Century Ferrous stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.73 is trading 154.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.25.
GuruFocus considers Shyam Century Ferrous to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHYAMCENT:
Gross Margin %: 251.00% (928% above median its 10-year median of 24.42)
GF Value™: ₹2.25 vs. price of ₹5.73 (154.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1900% above the Steel median (#589 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHYAMCENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shyam Century Ferrous Ltd is involved in the steel business sector. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Ferro Alloys and the generation of Power. The manufacturing unit is located at Byrnihat, Meghalaya. The company is selling its product across India. Ferro-silicon is one of the prime raw ingredients of Stainless steel and small quantities in Mild Steel i.e. MS steel. The company operates only in the Indian market.
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