Walchandnagar IndustriesBOM:507410 +7.18%52 Gross Margin % is 44.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 46.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:507410 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹168.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, Walchandnagar Industries ranks better than 87.74% on this metric.
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
Walchandnagar Industries had a gross margin of 44.26% 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.
Walchandnagar Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Walchandnagar Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:507410 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Walchandnagar 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.
Walchandnagar Industries Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Walchandnagar Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walchandnagar 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.
Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) has a Gross Margin % of 44.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Walchandnagar Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.72. Over the past decade, Walchandnagar Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.62 to 60.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #211 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Walchandnagar Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Walchandnagar Industries' current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is near median its 10-year median of 46.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.62 to a high of 60.68. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Walchandnagar Industries' value of 44.26% is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #211 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Walchandnagar Industries has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walchandnagar Industries' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #211 out of 1721 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Walchandnagar Industries in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Walchandnagar Industries' value of 44.26% is 113.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Walchandnagar Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.62 to 60.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.72 vs. the industry median of 20.73, Walchandnagar 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.73, based on 1,721 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. Walchandnagar Industries's current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is 113.5% 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 Walchandnagar Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walchandnagar Industries's current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walchandnagar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹168.94, compared to a current price of ₹247.95 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.72 and 113.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.73. Walchandnagar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410), the current Gross Margin % is 44.26% 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 Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walchandnagar Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹247.95 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹168.94.
GuruFocus considers Walchandnagar Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507410:
Gross Margin %: 44.26% (near median its 10-year median of 46.72)
GF Value™: ₹168.94 vs. price of ₹247.95 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.5% above the Construction median (#211 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walchandnagar Industries Ltd is an India-based company, that engages in manufacturing engineering products. It provides its services in the fields of Nuclear Power, Aerospace, Missile, Defence, Oil and Gas, Steam generation plants, Independent power projects, Turnkey Cement plants, Mineral Processing, Bulk Material handling, and Turnkey Sugar plants. It operates through the following segments: Heavy Engineering, Foundry and Machine Shop, and Others. The firm generates maximum revenue from the Heavy Engineering segment.
52GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:507410
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:507410 has been successfully added to your 
