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Refractory Shapes's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹90.4 Mil. Refractory Shapes's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹196.5 Mil.
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
Refractory Shapes had a gross margin of 25.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Refractory Shapes Gross Profit Related Terms
Refractory Shapes Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Refractory Shapes's Gross Profit 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:REFRACTORY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Refractory Shapes's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Refractory Shapes Gross Profit vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Refractory Shapes's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Refractory Shapes's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹196.5 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a Gross Profit of ₹196.5 Mil as of Mar. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Refractory Shapes and its competitors.
Is Refractory Shapes' Gross Profit too high?
Refractory Shapes' current Gross Profit is ₹196.5 Mil. Overall, Refractory Shapes has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Refractory Shapes' Gross Profit compare to CRH and VMC?
Refractory Shapes' Gross Profit of ₹196.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Building Materials company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Refractory Shapes and its competitors. Refractory Shapes's current Gross Profit is ₹196.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Refractory Shapes stock overvalued right now?
Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY) has a current Gross Profit of ₹196.5 Mil. The current Gross Profit is ₹196.5 Mil. Refractory Shapes' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Refractory Shapes (NSE:REFRACTORY), the current Gross Profit is ₹196.5 Mil 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.
Refractory Shapes Ltd is engaged in the production of special shapes, custom-made refractory shapes, and ceramic balls of low and medium purity with top quality and superior performance. The company manufactures bricks, castables, coating materials, high purity alumina catalyst bed supports, and ceramic balls. It serves industries including steel, refineries, fertilizers, petrochemicals, glass, and cement. The company has an international presence across multiple countries and is known for its quality, skilled workforce, and quality assurance.
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