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Kay Power & PaperBOM:530255 -2.67%51 Gross Margin % is 48.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 349% above its 10-year median of 10.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:530255 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Kay Power & Paper ranks better than 53.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kay Power & Paper's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530255'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61 Med: 10.83 Max: 21.23
Current: 19.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kay Power & Paper was 21.23%. The lowest was 4.61%. And the median was 10.83%.
BOM:530255's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.05% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.89
vs BOM:530255: 19.63
Kay Power & Paper had a gross margin of 48.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kay Power & Paper was 22.20% per year.
Kay Power & Paper (BOM:530255) 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
Kay Power & Paper had a gross margin of 48.60% 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.
Kay Power & Paper Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kay Power & Paper Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kay Power & Paper'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.
Kay Power & Paper Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Kay Power & Paper'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.
Kay Power & Paper Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Kay Power & Paper's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kay Power & Paper'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.
Kay Power & Paper (BOM:530255) has a Gross Margin % of 48.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kay Power & Paper and its competitors. This is 349% above median its historical median of 10.83. Over the past decade, Kay Power & Paper's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.61 to 21.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kay Power & Paper ranks #131 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Kay Power & Paper's Gross Margin % too high?
Kay Power & Paper's current Gross Margin % of 48.60% is 349% above median its 10-year median of 10.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 21.23. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Kay Power & Paper's value of 48.60% is 157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kay Power & Paper ranks #131 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kay Power & Paper has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kay Power & Paper's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Kay Power & Paper ranks #131 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kay Power & Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Kay Power & Paper's value of 48.60% is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kay Power & Paper's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.61 to 21.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.83 vs. the industry median of 18.89, Kay Power & Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.89, based on 279 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. Kay Power & Paper's current Gross Margin % of 48.60% is 157.3% 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 Kay Power & Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kay Power & Paper's current Gross Margin % is 48.60%, which is 349% above median its own 10-year median of 10.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kay Power & Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kay Power & Paper (BOM:530255) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.56, compared to a current price of ₹9.47 — trading 70.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.60%, which is 349% above median its 10-year median of 10.83 and 157.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.89. Kay Power & Paper's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Kay Power & Paper (BOM:530255), the current Gross Margin % is 48.60% 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 Kay Power & Paper (BOM:530255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kay Power & Paper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹9.47 is trading 70.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.56.
GuruFocus considers Kay Power & Paper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530255:
Gross Margin %: 48.60% (349% above median its 10-year median of 10.83)
GF Value™: ₹5.56 vs. price of ₹9.47 (70.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.3% above the Forest Products median (#131 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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