Kirloskar BrothersBOM:500241 +0.48%83 Gross Margin % is 49.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 42.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:500241 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,754.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Brothers ranks better than 89.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirloskar Brothers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500241'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.76 Med: 42.05 Max: 50.62
Current: 50.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kirloskar Brothers was 50.62%. The lowest was 38.76%. And the median was 42.05%.
BOM:500241's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.96% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs BOM:500241: 50.62
Kirloskar Brothers had a gross margin of 49.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kirloskar Brothers was 2.70% per year.
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
Kirloskar Brothers had a gross margin of 49.27% 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.
Kirloskar Brothers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kirloskar Brothers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Brothers'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.
BOM:500241 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Brothers'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.
Kirloskar Brothers Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Brothers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Brothers'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.
Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) has a Gross Margin % of 49.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kirloskar Brothers and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 42.05. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Brothers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.76 to 50.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #301 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Kirloskar Brothers' Gross Margin % too high?
Kirloskar Brothers' current Gross Margin % of 49.27% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 42.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.76 to a high of 50.62. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Kirloskar Brothers' value of 49.27% is 83.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #301 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirloskar Brothers has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Brothers' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Brothers ranks #301 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kirloskar Brothers in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Kirloskar Brothers' value of 49.27% is 83.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Brothers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.76 to 50.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.05 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Kirloskar Brothers 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Kirloskar Brothers's current Gross Margin % of 49.27% is 83.5% 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 Kirloskar Brothers and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Brothers's current Gross Margin % is 49.27%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 42.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,754.93, compared to a current price of ₹1,918.80 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.27%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 42.05 and 83.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Kirloskar Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241), the current Gross Margin % is 49.27% 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 Kirloskar Brothers (BOM:500241) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Brothers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,918.80 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,754.93.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Brothers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500241:
Gross Margin %: 49.27% (17% above median its 10-year median of 42.05)
GF Value™: ₹1,754.93 vs. price of ₹1,918.80 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.5% above the Industrial Products median (#301 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500241 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is an Indian pump manufacturing company. It manufactures industrial, agricultural, and domestic pumps, valves, and hydro turbines for various applications. The company is also engaged in providing fluid management solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects across various applications, including water supply, power plants, irrigation, oil and gas, marine, and defense. Its products and service offerings include designing and developing centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps, hydro turbines, end suction pumps, slipcase pumps, Francis turbines, Kaplan turbines, and others. The company operates in a single reporting segment of Fluid Machinery and Systems. Geographically, it sells products in India, its key revenue-generating market, and internationally.
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