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Jaiprakash Power VenturesBOM:532627 +0.46%72 Gross Margin % is 41.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 37.84. GuruFocus rates BOM:532627 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks better than 53.53% on this metric.
BOM:532627's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.53% of 411
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 34.4
vs BOM:532627: 36.72
Jaiprakash Power Ventures had a gross margin of 41.60% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) 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
Jaiprakash Power Ventures had a gross margin of 41.60% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:532627 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Jaiprakash Power Ventures'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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Jaiprakash Power Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jaiprakash Power Ventures'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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) has a Gross Margin % of 41.60% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jaiprakash Power Ventures and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 37.84. Over the past decade, Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 41.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #191 out of 411 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
Jaiprakash Power Ventures' current Gross Margin % of 41.60% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.25 to a high of 41.05. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 34.40. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' value of 41.60% is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #191 out of 411 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jaiprakash Power Ventures has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #191 out of 411 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jaiprakash Power Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.40. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' value of 41.60% is 20.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Jaiprakash Power Ventures' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 41.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.84 vs. the industry median of 34.40, Jaiprakash Power Ventures 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 34.40, based on 411 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. Jaiprakash Power Ventures's current Gross Margin % of 41.60% is 20.9% 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jaiprakash Power Ventures's current Gross Margin % is 41.60%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 37.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaiprakash Power Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.61, compared to a current price of ₹16.18 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.60%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.84 and 20.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 34.40. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627), the current Gross Margin % is 41.60% as of Jun. 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaiprakash Power Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹16.18 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.61.
GuruFocus considers Jaiprakash Power Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532627:
Gross Margin %: 41.60% (10% above median its 10-year median of 37.84)
GF Value™: ₹16.61 vs. price of ₹16.18 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#191 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd is an Indian power generation company. It operates hydroelectric and thermal power plants, including the Jaypee Nigrie Super Thermal Power Plant and the Vishnuprayag, Bina, and Baspa hydroelectric projects. The company also conducts captive coal mining at the Amelia Coal Block, which supplies fuel to its Nigrie thermal plant, and has engaged in cement grinding and sand mining activities. Its primary customers are state electricity boards, distribution utilities, and industrial buyers in India under long-term and merchant power arrangements. Revenue comes mainly from the sale of electricity generated by its thermal and hydro assets, supplemented by coal and other segment income. All operations are located within India. The company has faced financial restructuring and asset sales in the past, and its business remains focused on power generation and related fuel supply.
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