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Gross margin variability (10Y): what it means and how to read it
How much gross margin swung over 10 years. Lower means steadier.
What is Gross margin variability (10Y)?
How much gross margin swung over 10 years. Lower means steadier.
A worked example
A gross margin between 48% and 52% for ten years means the company passes cost rises on to customers. A swing from 20% to 45% means it cannot.
Why does Gross margin variability (10Y) matter?
Steady margins suggest the company can pass on rising costs.
How do you read Gross margin variability (10Y)?
Lower is steadier.
Lower is usually better.
What is a typical Gross margin variability (10Y) in India today?
The median across the 885 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.
By company size
Median
Mid Cap · 1 companies1.2%
Small Cap · 884 companies5.1%
By industry
Median, largest industries first
Pharmaceuticals · 474.7%
Specialty Chemicals · 273.7%
Commodity Chemicals · 344.6%
IT Consulting & Other Services · 814.3%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components · 403.5%
Auto Components & Equipments · 92.8%
Packaged Foods & Meats · 444.9%
Steel · 344.7%
Electrical Components & Equipment · 233.7%
Automotive Parts & Equipment · 183.7%
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