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Sundaram Brake LiningsNSE:SUNDRMBRAK -3.30%71 Gross Margin % is 29.22% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 44.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:SUNDRMBRAK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹716.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks better than 93.02% on this metric.
NSE:SUNDRMBRAK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.02% of 1318
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 20.02
vs NSE:SUNDRMBRAK: 48.76
Sundaram Brake Linings had a gross margin of 29.22% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sundaram Brake Linings was 2.10% 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
Sundaram Brake Linings had a gross margin of 29.22% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Sundaram Brake Linings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sundaram Brake Linings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sundaram Brake Linings'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:SUNDRMBRAK vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sundaram Brake Linings'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.
Sundaram Brake Linings Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sundaram Brake Linings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Brake Linings'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.
Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) has a Gross Margin % of 29.22% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 44.12. Over the past decade, Sundaram Brake Linings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.42 to 49.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #92 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings' Gross Margin % too high?
Sundaram Brake Linings' current Gross Margin % of 29.22% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 44.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.42 to a high of 49.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 29.22% is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #92 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sundaram Brake Linings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Brake Linings' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sundaram Brake Linings ranks #92 out of 1318 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sundaram Brake Linings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.02. Sundaram Brake Linings' value of 29.22% is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Sundaram Brake Linings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.42 to 49.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.12 vs. the industry median of 20.02, Sundaram Brake Linings 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 20.02, based on 1,318 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. Sundaram Brake Linings's current Gross Margin % of 29.22% is 46% 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 Sundaram Brake Linings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Brake Linings's current Gross Margin % is 29.22%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 44.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Brake Linings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹716.98, compared to a current price of ₹690.10 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.22%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 44.12 and 46% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 20.02. Sundaram Brake Linings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK), the current Gross Margin % is 29.22% as of Jun. 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 Sundaram Brake Linings (NSE:SUNDRMBRAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Brake Linings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹690.10 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹716.98.
GuruFocus considers Sundaram Brake Linings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SUNDRMBRAK:
Gross Margin %: 29.22% (34% below median its 10-year median of 44.12)
GF Value™: ₹716.98 vs. price of ₹690.10 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#92 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SUNDRMBRAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd is involved in the manufacture of automotive, non-automotive, railway, and industrial friction materials. Its products are used as raw materials for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, tractors (agricultural), railways, and the two-wheeler industry. The company offers products, including Brake Linings, Clutch Facings, Disc Brake pads, and others. Its only operating segment is friction materials. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from India, and also exports its products outside India.
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