Studds AccessoriesNSE:STUDDS -0.66%30 Gross Margin % is 59.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 52.68. GuruFocus rates NSE:STUDDS with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Studds Accessories ranks better than 97.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studds Accessories's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STUDDS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.27 Med: 52.68 Max: 59.72
Current: 59.41
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Studds Accessories was 59.72%. The lowest was 44.27%. And the median was 52.68%.
NSE:STUDDS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.33% of 1309
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.83
vs NSE:STUDDS: 59.41
Studds Accessories had a gross margin of 59.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Studds Accessories 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
Studds Accessories had a gross margin of 59.56% 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.
Studds Accessories Gross Margin % Related Terms
Studds Accessories Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Studds Accessories'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:STUDDS vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Studds Accessories'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.
Studds Accessories Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studds Accessories's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studds Accessories'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.
Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS) has a Gross Margin % of 59.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Studds Accessories and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 52.68. Over the past decade, Studds Accessories' Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.27 to 59.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #35 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Studds Accessories' Gross Margin % too high?
Studds Accessories' current Gross Margin % of 59.56% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 52.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.27 to a high of 59.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Studds Accessories' value of 59.56% is 200.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #35 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Studds Accessories has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studds Accessories' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #35 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Studds Accessories in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Studds Accessories' value of 59.56% is 200.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Studds Accessories' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.27 to 59.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.68 vs. the industry median of 19.83, Studds Accessories 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.83, based on 1,309 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. Studds Accessories's current Gross Margin % of 59.56% is 200.4% 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 Studds Accessories and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studds Accessories's current Gross Margin % is 59.56%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 52.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studds Accessories stock overvalued right now?
Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.56%. The current Gross Margin % is 59.56%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 52.68 and 200.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.83. Studds Accessories' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS), the current Gross Margin % is 59.56% 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.
Studds Accessories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of helmets and two-wheeler accessories. It markets helmets under the Studds and SMK brands, while accessories such as luggage, gloves, helmet locks, rain suits, riding jackets, and eyewear are marketed under the Studds brand. Its key export markets include the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world. The company generates the majority of its revenue from two-wheeler helmets within India.
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