Uma ConverterNSE:UMA -3.53%53 Gross Margin % is 8.61% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:UMA with a GF Score™ of 53/100. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Uma Converter ranks worse than 63.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uma Converter's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UMA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 21.28 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Uma Converter had a gross margin of 8.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Uma Converter was 0.00% per year.
Uma Converter (NSE:UMA) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Uma Converter had a gross margin of 8.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Uma Converter Gross Margin % Related Terms
Uma Converter Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uma Converter'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:UMA vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Uma Converter'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.
Uma Converter Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Uma Converter's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uma Converter'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.
Uma Converter (NSE:UMA) has a Gross Margin % of 8.61% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uma Converter and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Uma Converter ranks #242 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Uma Converter's Gross Margin % too high?
Uma Converter's current Gross Margin % is 8.61%. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Uma Converter's value of 8.61% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uma Converter ranks #242 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uma Converter has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uma Converter's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Uma Converter ranks #242 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Uma Converter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Uma Converter's value of 8.61% is 59.5% below this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Uma Converter's current Gross Margin % of 8.61% is 59.5% 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 Uma Converter and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uma Converter's current Gross Margin % is 8.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uma Converter stock overvalued right now?
Uma Converter (NSE:UMA) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 8.61% and 59.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Uma Converter's overall GF Score™ is 53/100. 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 Uma Converter (NSE:UMA), the current Gross Margin % is 8.61% as of Mar. 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.
Uma Converter Ltd is specialized in manufacturing flexible packaging material which is multifunctional and caters to the packaging requirements of various industries. Its products are crafted out of an extensive range of industry approved materials such as polyethylene terephthalate, biaxially-oriented polypropylene, polythene, cast polypropylene, foil, paper, bio-degradable films, etc. The company's product portfolio largely consists of multi-colour pouches, stand-up pouches, zip-lock pouches, vacuum pouch, paper bag, e-commerce bag, etc.
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