NSE:STCINDIA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 25.96 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
State Trading of India had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for State Trading of India was 0.00% per year.
State Trading of India (NSE:STCINDIA) 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
State Trading of India had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
State Trading of India Gross Margin % Related Terms
State Trading of India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for State Trading of India'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:STCINDIA vs HON, MMM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, State Trading of India'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.
State Trading of India Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, State Trading of India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where State Trading of India'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.
State Trading of India (NSE:STCINDIA) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on State Trading of India and its competitors. Over the past decade, State Trading of India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, State Trading of India ranks #999999 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is State Trading of India's Gross Margin % too high?
State Trading of India's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.72. Based on the distribution chart, State Trading of India ranks #999999 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, State Trading of India has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does State Trading of India's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, State Trading of India ranks #999999 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places State Trading of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Historically, State Trading of India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 0.72 over the past decade. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. 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 State Trading of India and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. State Trading of India's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is State Trading of India stock overvalued right now?
State Trading of India (NSE:STCINDIA) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. State Trading of India's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 State Trading of India (NSE:STCINDIA), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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.
State Trading Corp of India Ltd is an India-based company. It has identified its operating segments as Exports, Imports, and Domestic. The company also undertakes import and export of bulk commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, pulses, edible oils, fertilizers, coal, and bullion, among others; and import of mass consumption items like wheat, sugar, and pulses, among others. Geographically, all the business activity is principally functions through the region of India.
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