Kirloskar IndustriesBOM:500243 -0.32%79 Gross Margin % is 43.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 26.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:500243 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,839.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Industries ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirloskar Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500243'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.23 Med: 26.22 Max: 43.79
Current: 43.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kirloskar Industries was 43.79%. The lowest was 13.23%. And the median was 26.22%.
BOM:500243's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.33% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs BOM:500243: 43.79
Kirloskar Industries had a gross margin of 43.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kirloskar Industries was 8.40% 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 Industries had a gross margin of 43.22% 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 Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kirloskar Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Industries'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:500243 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kirloskar Industries'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 Industries Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Industries'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 Industries (BOM:500243) has a Gross Margin % of 43.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kirloskar Industries and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 26.22. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.23 to 43.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Industries ranks #499 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Kirloskar Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Kirloskar Industries' current Gross Margin % of 43.22% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 26.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.23 to a high of 43.79. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Kirloskar Industries' value of 43.22% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Industries ranks #499 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirloskar Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Industries' Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Industries ranks #499 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kirloskar Industries in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Kirloskar Industries' value of 43.22% is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.23 to 43.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.22 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Kirloskar Industries 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 26.83, based on 2,993 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 Industries's current Gross Margin % of 43.22% is 61.1% 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 Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Industries's current Gross Margin % is 43.22%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 26.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Industries (BOM:500243) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,839.97, compared to a current price of ₹4,009.30 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.22%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 26.22 and 61.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Kirloskar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Industries (BOM:500243), the current Gross Margin % is 43.22% 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 Industries (BOM:500243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,009.30 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,839.97.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500243:
Gross Margin %: 43.22% (65% above median its 10-year median of 26.22)
GF Value™: ₹3,839.97 vs. price of ₹4,009.30 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Industrial Products median (#499 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings, and manufacturing of seamless tubes, cylinder tubes, components, and Engineering steels. The company is also involved in wind power generation and Investments in Securities and Properties. Its segments include Investments, Real Estate, Iron casting, Tube, and Steel. It generates maximum revenue from iron castings. Geographically, it operates and derives revenue from India.
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