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Keerthi IndustriesBOM:518011 +3.68%43 Gross Margin % is 88.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 83.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:518011 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹50.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Keerthi Industries ranks better than 96.73% on this metric.
Keerthi Industries Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keerthi Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:518011'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.84 Med: 83.15 Max: 87.47
Current: 79.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Keerthi Industries was 87.47%. The lowest was 68.84%. And the median was 83.15%.
BOM:518011's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.73% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs BOM:518011: 79.59
Keerthi Industries had a gross margin of 88.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Keerthi Industries was -1.10% 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
Keerthi Industries had a gross margin of 88.40% 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.
Keerthi Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keerthi Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keerthi 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:518011 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Keerthi 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.
Keerthi Industries Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Keerthi Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keerthi 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.
Keerthi Industries (BOM:518011) has a Gross Margin % of 88.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keerthi Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.15. Over the past decade, Keerthi Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.84 to 87.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Keerthi Industries ranks #13 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Keerthi Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Keerthi Industries' current Gross Margin % of 88.40% is near median its 10-year median of 83.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.84 to a high of 87.47. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Keerthi Industries' value of 88.40% is 237.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keerthi Industries ranks #13 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keerthi Industries has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keerthi Industries' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Keerthi Industries ranks #13 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Keerthi Industries in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Keerthi Industries' value of 88.40% is 237.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Keerthi Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.84 to 87.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.15 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Keerthi 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Keerthi Industries's current Gross Margin % of 88.40% is 237.4% 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 Keerthi Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keerthi Industries's current Gross Margin % is 88.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keerthi Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keerthi Industries (BOM:518011) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹50.22, compared to a current price of ₹39.97 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.15 and 237.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Keerthi Industries' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Keerthi Industries (BOM:518011), the current Gross Margin % is 88.40% 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 Keerthi Industries (BOM:518011) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keerthi Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹39.97 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹50.22.
GuruFocus considers Keerthi Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:518011:
Gross Margin %: 88.40% (near median its 10-year median of 83.15)
GF Value™: ₹50.22 vs. price of ₹39.97 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 237.4% above the Building Materials median (#13 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:518011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keerthi Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and clinker in India. It also manufactures printed circuit boards. The company's segments include the Cement Division, Wind Mill, and Electronics Division. The majority of its revenue comes from the Cement segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue within India and the rest from the United States of America, Mexico, and Malaysia.
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