KCL Infra Projects (BOM:531784) Gross Margin %: 1.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Below Median

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BOM:531784 KCL Infra Projects Ltd BOM:531784
49 GF Score
Price ₹1.20
GF Value ₹11.95
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin %?

KCL Infra Projects BOM:531784 -1.64% 49 Gross Margin % is 1.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:531784 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹11.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, KCL Infra Projects ranks worse than 94.72% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KCL Infra Projects's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6.7 Mil. KCL Infra Projects's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹442.1 Mil. Therefore, KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51%.


The historical rank and industry rank for KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531784' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36   Med: 5.27   Max: 23.84
Current: 2.69


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of KCL Infra Projects was 23.84%. The lowest was -3.36%. And the median was 5.27%.

BOM:531784's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
94.72% of 1725 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7 vs BOM:531784: 2.69

KCL Infra Projects had a gross margin of 1.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KCL Infra Projects was 0.00% per year.


KCL Infra Projects  (BOM:531784) 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

KCL Infra Projects had a gross margin of 1.51% 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.


KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin % Related Terms


KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KCL Infra Projects'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.

KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin % Chart

KCL Infra Projects Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.35 2.60 -3.36 11.18 2.69

KCL Infra Projects Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.90 81.79 -17.37 3.99 1.51

BOM:531784 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KCL Infra Projects'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.


KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin % falls into.


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KCL Infra Projects Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=15.8 / 588.037
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(588.037 - 572.205) / 588.037
=2.69 %

KCL Infra Projects's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.7 / 442.136
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(442.136 - 435.46) / 442.136
=1.51 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 1.51% mean?
KCL Infra Projects (BOM:531784) has a Gross Margin % of 1.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KCL Infra Projects and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.27. According to the industry distribution chart, KCL Infra Projects ranks #1634 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is KCL Infra Projects' Gross Margin % too high?
KCL Infra Projects' current Gross Margin % of 1.51% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. KCL Infra Projects' value of 1.51% is 92.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KCL Infra Projects ranks #1634 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KCL Infra Projects has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCL Infra Projects' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KCL Infra Projects ranks #1634 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KCL Infra Projects in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. KCL Infra Projects' value of 1.51% is 92.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 20.70, KCL Infra Projects has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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. KCL Infra Projects's current Gross Margin % of 1.51% is 92.7% below 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 KCL Infra Projects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCL Infra Projects's current Gross Margin % is 1.51%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCL Infra Projects stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCL Infra Projects (BOM:531784) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹11.95, compared to a current price of ₹1.20 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.51%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 92.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. KCL Infra Projects' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 KCL Infra Projects (BOM:531784), the current Gross Margin % is 1.51% 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 KCL Infra Projects (BOM:531784) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCL Infra Projects stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1.20 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹11.95. GuruFocus considers KCL Infra Projects to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531784:

  • Gross Margin %: 1.51% (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
  • GF Value™: ₹11.95 vs. price of ₹1.20 (90% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.7% below the Construction median (#1634 of 1725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531784 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KCL Infra Projects Business Description

Address A.B. Road, KCL Business Park, 3rd Floor, Plot No. 46-47, PU4 Behind C21 Mall, Indore, MP, IND, 452010
KCL Infra Projects Ltd is engaged in the business of construction and infrastructure activities. In addition to that company is also engaged in providing advisory services. The company's projects include mechanized multilevel car parking systems and all infrastructure works, such as civil engineering, road construction, and high-rise buildings for both commercial and residential usage.
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