Sterlite TechnologiesSRLRY 61 Gross Margin % is 50.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 48.84. GuruFocus rates SRLRY with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.35. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Sterlite Technologies ranks better than 87.14% 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
Sterlite Technologies had a gross margin of 50.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
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Sterlite Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterlite Technologies'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.
SRLRY vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Sterlite Technologies'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.
Sterlite Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sterlite Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterlite Technologies'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.
Sterlite Technologies (SRLRY) has a Gross Margin % of 50.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sterlite Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.84. Over the past decade, Sterlite Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.61 to 53.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterlite Technologies ranks #315 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Sterlite Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Sterlite Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 50.10% is near median its 10-year median of 48.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.61 to a high of 53.11. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Sterlite Technologies' value of 50.10% is 104.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterlite Technologies ranks #315 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sterlite Technologies has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterlite Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sterlite Technologies ranks #315 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sterlite Technologies in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Sterlite Technologies' value of 50.10% is 104.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterlite Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.61 to 53.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.84 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Sterlite Technologies 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Sterlite Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 50.10% is 104.2% 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 Sterlite Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterlite Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 50.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterlite Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Sterlite Technologies (SRLRY) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $1.85 — trading 428.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.84 and 104.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Sterlite Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Sterlite Technologies (SRLRY), the current Gross Margin % is 50.10% 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 Sterlite Technologies (SRLRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterlite Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.85 is trading 428.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.
Key valuation signals for SRLRY:
Gross Margin %: 50.10% (near median its 10-year median of 48.84)
GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $1.85 (428.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.2% above the Hardware median (#315 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SRLRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterlite Technologies Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the business of Connectivity and Network Solutions. Its products and solutions mainly include integrated optical fiber, copper telecom cables, structured data cables, access equipment, fiber connectivity and system integration solution offerings for telecom networks, OSS/ BSS solutions, billing and bandwidth management solutions for organizations, and others. Its segments include Optical networking business (ONB), Global service business (GSB) and Digital and technology solutions (Digital). The company offers its services within India and in the International market. It earns majority of the revenue from Optical networking business segment.
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