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Suryalakshmi Cotton MillsNSE:SURYALAXMI +2.52%71 Gross Margin % is 46.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 29.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:SURYALAXMI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹67.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills ranks better than 62.55% on this metric.
NSE:SURYALAXMI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.55% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.32
vs NSE:SURYALAXMI: 37.82
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills had a gross margin of 46.14% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills had a gross margin of 46.14% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills'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.
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills'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.
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills (NSE:SURYALAXMI) has a Gross Margin % of 46.14% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 29.88. Over the past decade, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.46 to 37.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills ranks #385 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' current Gross Margin % of 46.14% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 29.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.46 to a high of 37.86. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' value of 46.14% is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills ranks #385 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills ranks #385 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.32. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' value of 46.14% is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.46 to 37.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.88 vs. the industry median of 28.32, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.32, based on 1,028 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. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills's current Gross Margin % of 46.14% is 62.9% 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 Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills's current Gross Margin % is 46.14%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 29.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills (NSE:SURYALAXMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹67.73, compared to a current price of ₹57.66 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.14%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 29.88 and 62.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.32. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills (NSE:SURYALAXMI), the current Gross Margin % is 46.14% 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 Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills (NSE:SURYALAXMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹57.66 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹67.73.
GuruFocus considers Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SURYALAXMI:
Gross Margin %: 46.14% (54% above median its 10-year median of 29.88)
GF Value™: ₹67.73 vs. price of ₹57.66 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#385 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SURYALAXMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Ltd is an original denim manufacturer that has an integrated business model. The company operates in one business segment, Textiles, that includes Spinning and Denim, out of which the Spinning segment generates the maximum revenue for the company.
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