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Kalyani ForgeBOM:513509 -1.13%60 Gross Margin % is 58.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 26.30. GuruFocus rates BOM:513509 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹536.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kalyani Forge ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kalyani Forge's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513509'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.07 Med: 26.3 Max: 57.35
Current: 57.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kalyani Forge was 57.35%. The lowest was 23.07%. And the median was 26.30%.
BOM:513509's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.94% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.89
vs BOM:513509: 57.35
Kalyani Forge had a gross margin of 58.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kalyani Forge was 19.20% 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
Kalyani Forge had a gross margin of 58.85% 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.
Kalyani Forge Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kalyani Forge Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kalyani Forge'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:513509 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kalyani Forge'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.
Kalyani Forge Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kalyani Forge's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kalyani Forge'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.
Kalyani Forge (BOM:513509) has a Gross Margin % of 58.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kalyani Forge and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 26.30. Over the past decade, Kalyani Forge's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 57.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalyani Forge ranks #40 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Kalyani Forge's Gross Margin % too high?
Kalyani Forge's current Gross Margin % of 58.85% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 26.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.07 to a high of 57.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Kalyani Forge's value of 58.85% is 195.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kalyani Forge ranks #40 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kalyani Forge has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalyani Forge's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kalyani Forge ranks #40 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kalyani Forge in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Kalyani Forge's value of 58.85% is 195.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kalyani Forge's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 57.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.30 vs. the industry median of 19.89, Kalyani Forge 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.89, based on 1,307 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. Kalyani Forge's current Gross Margin % of 58.85% is 195.9% 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 Kalyani Forge and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kalyani Forge's current Gross Margin % is 58.85%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 26.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalyani Forge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Forge (BOM:513509) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹536.58, compared to a current price of ₹607.45 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.85%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 26.30 and 195.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.89. Kalyani Forge's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Kalyani Forge (BOM:513509), the current Gross Margin % is 58.85% 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 Kalyani Forge (BOM:513509) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Forge stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹607.45 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹536.58.
GuruFocus considers Kalyani Forge to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513509:
Gross Margin %: 58.85% (124% above median its 10-year median of 26.30)
GF Value™: ₹536.58 vs. price of ₹607.45 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#40 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513509 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kalyani Forge Ltd is an engineering company. The company is engaged in providing forged, machined components and assembled products. It serves industries such as automotive, construction, mining, infrastructure, power, marine, railways, agriculture and other industries. The company's product includes Engine Parts, Chassis System, Turbocharger, Transmission, Driveline, and Steering and Suspension. It services include Hot Forging, Cold and Warm Forging, Precision Machining and Finishing, Heat Treatment, Die Manufacturing, and others.
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