Ashoka BuildconBOM:533271 -2.57%80 Gross Margin % is 23.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 36.68. GuruFocus rates BOM:533271 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹150.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Ashoka Buildcon ranks better than 75.81% on this metric.
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
Ashoka Buildcon had a gross margin of 23.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Ashoka Buildcon Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ashoka Buildcon Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashoka Buildcon'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:533271 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ashoka Buildcon'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.
Ashoka Buildcon Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ashoka Buildcon's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashoka Buildcon'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.
Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) has a Gross Margin % of 23.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ashoka Buildcon and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 36.68. Over the past decade, Ashoka Buildcon's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.98 to 38.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #417 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Ashoka Buildcon's Gross Margin % too high?
Ashoka Buildcon's current Gross Margin % of 23.85% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 36.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.98 to a high of 38.15. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Ashoka Buildcon's value of 23.85% is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #417 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashoka Buildcon has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashoka Buildcon's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ashoka Buildcon ranks #417 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ashoka Buildcon in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Ashoka Buildcon's value of 23.85% is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashoka Buildcon's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.98 to 38.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.68 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Ashoka Buildcon 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Ashoka Buildcon's current Gross Margin % of 23.85% is 15.2% 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 Ashoka Buildcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashoka Buildcon's current Gross Margin % is 23.85%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 36.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashoka Buildcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹150.48, compared to a current price of ₹130.80 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.85%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 36.68 and 15.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Ashoka Buildcon's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271), the current Gross Margin % is 23.85% 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 Ashoka Buildcon (BOM:533271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Buildcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹130.80 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹150.48.
GuruFocus considers Ashoka Buildcon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533271:
Gross Margin %: 23.85% (35% below median its 10-year median of 36.68)
GF Value™: ₹150.48 vs. price of ₹130.80 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Construction median (#417 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd develops highways and is also active in power transmission and distribution. It operates in three segments: Construction and Contract Related Activities, which includes engineering, procurement, and construction of infrastructure projects; Build, Operate, and Transfer, which involves annuity-based infrastructure development under BOT and annuity models; and Sale of Goods, which mainly consists of the sale of construction materials, including RMC and real estate. The company operates across India, with the majority of its revenue generated from construction and contract-related activities.
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