Starteck FinanceNSE:STARTECK -0.57%70 Gross Margin % is 36.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 56.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARTECK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹290.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Credit Services companies, Starteck Finance ranks worse than 67.7% on this metric.
Starteck Finance Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starteck Finance's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARTECK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.42 Med: 56.04 Max: 76.1
Current: 36.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Starteck Finance was 76.10%. The lowest was 29.42%. And the median was 56.04%.
NSE:STARTECK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.7% of 387
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 51.88
vs NSE:STARTECK: 36.01
Starteck Finance had a gross margin of 36.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Starteck Finance was -9.70% 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
Starteck Finance had a gross margin of 36.52% 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.
Starteck Finance Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starteck Finance Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starteck Finance'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:STARTECK vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Starteck Finance'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.
Starteck Finance Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Starteck Finance's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starteck Finance'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.
Starteck Finance (NSE:STARTECK) has a Gross Margin % of 36.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starteck Finance and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 56.04. Over the past decade, Starteck Finance's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.42 to 76.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Starteck Finance ranks #262 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Starteck Finance's Gross Margin % too high?
Starteck Finance's current Gross Margin % of 36.52% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 56.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.42 to a high of 76.10. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Starteck Finance's value of 36.52% is 29.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starteck Finance ranks #262 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starteck Finance has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starteck Finance's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Starteck Finance ranks #262 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Starteck Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Starteck Finance's value of 36.52% is 29.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Starteck Finance's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.42 to 76.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.04 vs. the industry median of 51.88, Starteck Finance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.88, based on 387 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. Starteck Finance's current Gross Margin % of 36.52% is 29.6% 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 Starteck Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starteck Finance's current Gross Margin % is 36.52%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 56.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starteck Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starteck Finance (NSE:STARTECK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹290.90, compared to a current price of ₹287.70 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.52%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 56.04 and 29.6% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.88. Starteck Finance's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Starteck Finance (NSE:STARTECK), the current Gross Margin % is 36.52% 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 Starteck Finance (NSE:STARTECK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starteck Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹287.70 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹290.90.
GuruFocus considers Starteck Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARTECK:
Gross Margin %: 36.52% (35% below median its 10-year median of 56.04)
GF Value™: ₹290.90 vs. price of ₹287.70 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% below the Credit Services median (#262 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARTECK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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