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Silky OverseasNSE:SILKY -20.00%11 Gross Margin % is 20.61% as of Sep. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 12.45. GuruFocus rates NSE:SILKY with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Silky Overseas ranks worse than 62.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Silky Overseas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SILKY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.05 Med: 12.45 Max: 20.9
Current: 20.62
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Silky Overseas was 20.90%. The lowest was 11.05%. And the median was 12.45%.
NSE:SILKY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.85% of 1023
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs NSE:SILKY: 20.62
Silky Overseas had a gross margin of 20.61% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Silky Overseas was 0.00% per year.
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
Silky Overseas had a gross margin of 20.61% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Silky Overseas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Silky Overseas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silky Overseas'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, Silky Overseas'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.
Silky Overseas Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silky Overseas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silky Overseas'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.
Silky Overseas (NSE:SILKY) has a Gross Margin % of 20.61% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Silky Overseas and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 12.45. Over the past decade, Silky Overseas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.05 to 20.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Silky Overseas ranks #643 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Silky Overseas' Gross Margin % too high?
Silky Overseas' current Gross Margin % of 20.61% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 12.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.05 to a high of 20.90. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Silky Overseas' value of 20.61% is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silky Overseas ranks #643 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Silky Overseas has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silky Overseas' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Silky Overseas ranks #643 out of 1023 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Silky Overseas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Silky Overseas' value of 20.61% is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Silky Overseas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.05 to 20.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.45 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Silky Overseas 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 28.34, based on 1,023 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. Silky Overseas's current Gross Margin % of 20.61% is 27.3% 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 Silky Overseas and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silky Overseas's current Gross Margin % is 20.61%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 12.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silky Overseas stock overvalued right now?
Silky Overseas (NSE:SILKY) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.61%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 12.45 and 27.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Silky Overseas' overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Silky Overseas (NSE:SILKY), the current Gross Margin % is 20.61% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
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Silky Overseas Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, including blankets, bed sheets, comforters, and related items. Its manufacturing process is integrated and includes knitting, dyeing, processing, printing, and packaging, all conducted within a single facility. The company manufactures products based on the order specifications received from its customers to meet their requirements. Its product range includes blankets, baby blankets, comforters, bedsheets, and curtains.
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