Universus Photo ImagingsNSE:UNIVPHOTO +1.75%53 Gross Margin % is 29.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 30.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVPHOTO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹177.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Universus Photo Imagings ranks worse than 77.52% on this metric.
NSE:UNIVPHOTO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.52% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs NSE:UNIVPHOTO: 32.69
Universus Photo Imagings had a gross margin of 29.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Universus Photo Imagings had a gross margin of 29.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Universus Photo Imagings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universus Photo Imagings 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.
NSE:UNIVPHOTO vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Universus Photo Imagings'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.
Universus Photo Imagings Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Universus Photo Imagings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universus Photo Imagings'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.
Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) has a Gross Margin % of 29.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universus Photo Imagings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.73. Over the past decade, Universus Photo Imagings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.69 to 32.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #624 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Universus Photo Imagings' Gross Margin % too high?
Universus Photo Imagings' current Gross Margin % of 29.31% is near median its 10-year median of 30.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.69 to a high of 32.75. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Universus Photo Imagings' value of 29.31% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #624 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universus Photo Imagings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universus Photo Imagings' Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Universus Photo Imagings ranks #624 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universus Photo Imagings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Universus Photo Imagings' value of 29.31% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universus Photo Imagings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.69 to 32.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.73 vs. the industry median of 51.94, Universus Photo Imagings has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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. Universus Photo Imagings's current Gross Margin % of 29.31% is 43.6% 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 Universus Photo Imagings and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universus Photo Imagings's current Gross Margin % is 29.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universus Photo Imagings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹177.21, compared to a current price of ₹364.20 — trading 105.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.73 and 43.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. Universus Photo Imagings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO), the current Gross Margin % is 29.31% 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.
Is Universus Photo Imagings (NSE:UNIVPHOTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universus Photo Imagings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹364.20 is trading 105.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹177.21.
GuruFocus considers Universus Photo Imagings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVPHOTO:
Gross Margin %: 29.31% (near median its 10-year median of 30.73)
GF Value™: ₹177.21 vs. price of ₹364.20 (105.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#624 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNIVPHOTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universus Photo Imagings Ltd specializes in manufacturing, selling, distributing, converting, and producing X-ray films and NTR (non-toxic radiographic) films with matt and glossy finishes. These films are used for medical imaging and various photographic applications such as photo albums, certificates, playing cards, gift cards, visiting cards, calendars, menu cards, wedding cards, and modeling portfolios. The company operates a high-tech manufacturing facility located at Dadra in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, India. Revenue is generated through the sale of these imaging products to medical and photographic industries.
53GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:UNIVPHOTO
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:UNIVPHOTO has been successfully added to your 
