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Kirloskar Pneumatic CoBOM:505283 -0.74%83 Gross Margin % is 49.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 35.53. GuruFocus rates BOM:505283 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,341.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co ranks better than 89.29% on this metric.
BOM:505283's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.29% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs BOM:505283: 49.94
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co had a gross margin of 49.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kirloskar Pneumatic Co was 3.30% per year.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co (BOM:505283) Gross Margin % Explanation
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 Pneumatic Co had a gross margin of 49.86% 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 Pneumatic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Pneumatic Co'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:505283 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co'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 Pneumatic Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Pneumatic Co'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 Pneumatic Co (BOM:505283) has a Gross Margin % of 49.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kirloskar Pneumatic Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 35.53. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.49 to 49.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co ranks #321 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.86% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 35.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.49 to a high of 49.94. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's value of 49.86% is 85.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co ranks #321 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co ranks #321 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kirloskar Pneumatic Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's value of 49.86% is 85.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.49 to 49.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.53 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co 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 26.84, based on 2,998 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 Pneumatic Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.86% is 85.8% 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 Pneumatic Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.86%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 35.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Pneumatic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co (BOM:505283) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,341.98, compared to a current price of ₹1,769.60 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.86%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 35.53 and 85.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Kirloskar Pneumatic Co's 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 Pneumatic Co (BOM:505283), the current Gross Margin % is 49.86% 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 Pneumatic Co (BOM:505283) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Pneumatic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,769.60 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,341.98.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Pneumatic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505283:
Gross Margin %: 49.86% (40% above median its 10-year median of 35.53)
GF Value™: ₹1,341.98 vs. price of ₹1,769.60 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% above the Industrial Products median (#321 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd is an India-based company that engages in the manufacturing of air compressors and pneumatic tools. The company operates in the following segments: the Compression Products or Systems segment, which offers Air, gas, and refrigeration compressors, as well as packages and systems. The Other non-reportable Segments comprise the Remaining non-qualifying segments. The firm generates maximum revenue from the Compression Products or Systems segment.
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