Thaai CastingNSE:TCL +1.26%12 Gross Margin % is 53.86% as of Sep. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 38.82. GuruFocus rates NSE:TCL with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Thaai Casting ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.
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
Thaai Casting had a gross margin of 53.86% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
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Thaai Casting Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thaai Casting'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Thaai Casting'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.
Thaai Casting Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Thaai Casting's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thaai Casting'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.
Thaai Casting (NSE:TCL) has a Gross Margin % of 53.86% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thaai Casting and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 38.82. Over the past decade, Thaai Casting's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.92 to 51.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Thaai Casting ranks #68 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Thaai Casting's Gross Margin % too high?
Thaai Casting's current Gross Margin % of 53.86% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 38.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.92 to a high of 51.93. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Thaai Casting's value of 53.86% is 171.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thaai Casting ranks #68 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thaai Casting has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thaai Casting's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Thaai Casting ranks #68 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thaai Casting in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Thaai Casting's value of 53.86% is 171.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Thaai Casting's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.92 to 51.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.82 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Thaai Casting 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 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Thaai Casting's current Gross Margin % of 53.86% is 171.5% 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 Thaai Casting and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thaai Casting's current Gross Margin % is 53.86%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 38.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thaai Casting stock overvalued right now?
Thaai Casting (NSE:TCL) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.86%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.86%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 38.82 and 171.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Thaai Casting's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 8 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 Thaai Casting (NSE:TCL), the current Gross Margin % is 53.86% as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Thaai Casting Ltd is a distinguished automotive ancillary company, specializing in high-pressure Die Casting, as well as the precision Machining of both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials and Induction heating and quenching. Its products portfolio encompasses a diverse range of Automobile components, including Engine Mounting Support Brackets, Transmission Mounts, Fork Shift and Housing, Armature Steering Wheel, Electrical Connectors, YFG Base Frame (Right-hand drive side/Left-hand drive side), Housing, Top Cover, and more.
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