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Steel City SecuritiesNSE:STEELCITY -0.35%81 Gross Margin % is 72.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 66.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:STEELCITY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹94.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Steel City Securities ranks better than 75.73% on this metric.
NSE:STEELCITY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.73% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs NSE:STEELCITY: 74.34
Steel City Securities had a gross margin of 72.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Steel City Securities was 5.30% per year.
Steel City Securities (NSE:STEELCITY) 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
Steel City Securities had a gross margin of 72.84% 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.
Steel City Securities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Steel City Securities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel City Securities'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:STEELCITY vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Steel City Securities'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.
Steel City Securities Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Steel City Securities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel City Securities'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.
Steel City Securities (NSE:STEELCITY) has a Gross Margin % of 72.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Steel City Securities and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 66.11. Over the past decade, Steel City Securities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.15 to 77.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel City Securities ranks #150 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Steel City Securities' Gross Margin % too high?
Steel City Securities' current Gross Margin % of 72.84% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 66.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.15 to a high of 77.99. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Steel City Securities' value of 72.84% is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel City Securities ranks #150 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steel City Securities has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel City Securities' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Steel City Securities ranks #150 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Steel City Securities in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Steel City Securities' value of 72.84% is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel City Securities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.15 to 77.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.11 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Steel City Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 618 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. Steel City Securities's current Gross Margin % of 72.84% is 46.1% 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 Steel City Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel City Securities's current Gross Margin % is 72.84%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 66.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel City Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel City Securities (NSE:STEELCITY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹94.80, compared to a current price of ₹76.96 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.84%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 66.11 and 46.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Steel City Securities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Steel City Securities (NSE:STEELCITY), the current Gross Margin % is 72.84% 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 Steel City Securities (NSE:STEELCITY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel City Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹76.96 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹94.80.
GuruFocus considers Steel City Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STEELCITY:
Gross Margin %: 72.84% (10% above median its 10-year median of 66.11)
GF Value™: ₹94.80 vs. price of ₹76.96 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Capital Markets median (#150 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STEELCITY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel City Securities Ltd is engaged in the business of retail broking (securities and commodity broking), DP Services, E-Governance, Services of EA of UIDAI, Corporate insurance agents, and marketing support services. The operating segment of the company are Stock Broking and DP Operations; and E-Governance Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Stockbroking and DP Operations.
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