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Striders ImpexNSE:STRIDERS +3.85%20 Gross Margin % is 31.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 28.16. GuruFocus rates NSE:STRIDERS with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Striders Impex ranks worse than 59.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Striders Impex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STRIDERS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.1 Med: 28.16 Max: 31.15
Current: 31.15
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Striders Impex was 31.15%. The lowest was 27.10%. And the median was 28.16%.
NSE:STRIDERS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.75% of 1118
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.305
vs NSE:STRIDERS: 31.15
Striders Impex had a gross margin of 31.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Striders Impex 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
Striders Impex had a gross margin of 31.15% 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.
Striders Impex Gross Margin % Related Terms
Striders Impex Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Striders Impex'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.
Striders Impex Gross Margin % Chart
Striders Impex Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
27.56
27.10
28.75
31.15
Striders Impex Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
27.56
27.10
28.75
31.15
NSE:STRIDERS vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Striders Impex'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.
Striders Impex Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Striders Impex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Striders Impex'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.
Striders Impex (NSE:STRIDERS) has a Gross Margin % of 31.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Striders Impex and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 28.16. Over the past decade, Striders Impex's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.10 to 31.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Striders Impex ranks #668 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Striders Impex's Gross Margin % too high?
Striders Impex's current Gross Margin % of 31.15% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 28.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.10 to a high of 31.15. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Striders Impex's value of 31.15% is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Striders Impex ranks #668 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Striders Impex has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Striders Impex's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Striders Impex ranks #668 out of 1118 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Striders Impex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Striders Impex's value of 31.15% is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Striders Impex's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.10 to 31.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.16 vs. the industry median of 36.31, Striders Impex 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.31, based on 1,118 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. Striders Impex's current Gross Margin % of 31.15% is 14.2% 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 Striders Impex and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Striders Impex's current Gross Margin % is 31.15%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 28.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Striders Impex stock overvalued right now?
Striders Impex (NSE:STRIDERS) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.15%. The current Gross Margin % is 31.15%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 28.16 and 14.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.31. Striders Impex's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Striders Impex (NSE:STRIDERS), the current Gross Margin % is 31.15% 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.
Striders Impex Ltd is engaged in the business of licensing, own brand development, and distribution of toys and kids' consumer merchandise. The company offers solutions from product design and development to sourcing, manufacturing and distribution, catering to retail formats across India and select international markets. Its portfolio includes both licensed merchandise and proprietary brands in segments such as novelties, plush and interactive plush, stationery, activity sets, children's accessories, school bags, water bottles, and lunch boxes. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of its products in India.
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