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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
K&R Rail Engineering had a gross margin of -22.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
K&R Rail Engineering Gross Margin % Related Terms
K&R Rail Engineering Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K&R Rail Engineering'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:514360 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, K&R Rail Engineering'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.
K&R Rail Engineering Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, K&R Rail Engineering's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K&R Rail Engineering'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.
K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) has a Gross Margin % of -22.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K&R Rail Engineering and its competitors. Over the past decade, K&R Rail Engineering's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 33.90. According to the industry distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #937 out of 988 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is K&R Rail Engineering's Gross Margin % too high?
K&R Rail Engineering's current Gross Margin % is -22.20%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 33.90. Based on the distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #937 out of 988 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K&R Rail Engineering has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&R Rail Engineering's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, K&R Rail Engineering ranks #937 out of 988 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K&R Rail Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.83. Historically, K&R Rail Engineering's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 33.90 over the past decade. 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.83, based on 988 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. 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 K&R Rail Engineering and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K&R Rail Engineering's current Gross Margin % is -22.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&R Rail Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹43.28, compared to a current price of ₹23.13 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -22.20%. K&R Rail Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360), the current Gross Margin % is -22.20% 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 K&R Rail Engineering (BOM:514360) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&R Rail Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹23.13 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹43.28.
GuruFocus considers K&R Rail Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:514360:
Gross Margin %: -22.20%
GF Value™: ₹43.28 vs. price of ₹23.13 (46.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:514360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K&R Rail Engineering Ltd is a railway infrastructure company providing end-to-end Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services in the railway industry, including earth work, bridges and civil works, track works, overhead electrification (OHE), signaling and telecommunication (S&T) works, and railway operation and maintenance (O&M). The Company's services also include site feasibility studies, project management, preparation of engineering designs, drawings, and detailed project reports (DPRs) as per IR and IS standards, procurement of railway and civil materials, deployment of equipment and manpower, execution of construction works, quality assurance and control, testing, commissioning, and handing over of railway projects.
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