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A.K. Capital ServicesBOM:530499 +0.13%55 Gross Margin % is 77.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 68.79. GuruFocus rates BOM:530499 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,196.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, A.K. Capital Services ranks better than 75.81% on this metric.
A.K. Capital Services (BOM:530499) 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
A.K. Capital Services had a gross margin of 77.41% 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.
A.K. Capital Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
A.K. Capital Services Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A.K. Capital Services'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:530499 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, A.K. Capital Services'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.
A.K. Capital Services Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, A.K. Capital Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A.K. Capital Services'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.
A.K. Capital Services (BOM:530499) has a Gross Margin % of 77.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on A.K. Capital Services and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 68.79. Over the past decade, A.K. Capital Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.84 to 80.48. According to the industry distribution chart, A.K. Capital Services ranks #150 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is A.K. Capital Services' Gross Margin % too high?
A.K. Capital Services' current Gross Margin % of 77.41% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 68.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.84 to a high of 80.48. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.03. A.K. Capital Services' value of 77.41% is 54.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A.K. Capital Services ranks #150 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A.K. Capital Services has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A.K. Capital Services' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, A.K. Capital Services ranks #150 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places A.K. Capital Services in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.03. A.K. Capital Services' value of 77.41% is 54.7% above this benchmark. Historically, A.K. Capital Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.84 to 80.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.79 vs. the industry median of 50.03, A.K. Capital Services 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.03, based on 620 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. A.K. Capital Services's current Gross Margin % of 77.41% is 54.7% 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 A.K. Capital Services and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A.K. Capital Services's current Gross Margin % is 77.41%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 68.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A.K. Capital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A.K. Capital Services (BOM:530499) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,196.75, compared to a current price of ₹1,705.40 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.41%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 68.79 and 54.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.03. A.K. Capital Services' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 A.K. Capital Services (BOM:530499), the current Gross Margin % is 77.41% 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 A.K. Capital Services (BOM:530499) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A.K. Capital Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,705.40 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,196.75.
GuruFocus considers A.K. Capital Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530499:
Gross Margin %: 77.41% (13% above median its 10-year median of 68.79)
GF Value™: ₹1,196.75 vs. price of ₹1,705.40 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% above the Capital Markets median (#150 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530499 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A.K. Capital Services Ltd is engaged in the provision of merchant banking services within India. The company operates in a single operating segment i.e. Merchant Banking, Advisory Services, Financing and Investment Activities, Stock Broking and Portfolio Management Services, within India. Its investment banking products and services include private placement of fixed income securities such as commercial paper, public issue of bond and non-convertible debentures, loan syndication, underwriting of debt issues, qualified institutional placements and others. In addition, it is involved in providing various services related to Broking & Distribution, Advisory, Financing, and Structured Products such as corporate debt restructuring, fundraising, offshore debt financing and others.
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