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Desco InfratechBOM:544387 -0.56%18 Gross Margin % is 94.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 51.29. GuruFocus rates BOM:544387 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,731 Construction companies, Desco Infratech ranks better than 98.32% 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
Desco Infratech had a gross margin of 94.88% 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.
Desco Infratech Gross Margin % Related Terms
Desco Infratech Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desco Infratech'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:544387 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Desco Infratech'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.
Desco Infratech Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Desco Infratech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desco Infratech'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.
Desco Infratech (BOM:544387) has a Gross Margin % of 94.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Desco Infratech and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 51.29. Over the past decade, Desco Infratech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.19 to 91.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #29 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Desco Infratech's Gross Margin % too high?
Desco Infratech's current Gross Margin % of 94.88% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 51.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.19 to a high of 91.39. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Desco Infratech's value of 94.88% is 356.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #29 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desco Infratech has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desco Infratech's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #29 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Desco Infratech in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Desco Infratech's value of 94.88% is 356.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Desco Infratech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.19 to 91.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.29 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Desco Infratech 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 20.79, based on 1,731 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. Desco Infratech's current Gross Margin % of 94.88% is 356.4% 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 Desco Infratech and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desco Infratech's current Gross Margin % is 94.88%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 51.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desco Infratech stock overvalued right now?
Desco Infratech (BOM:544387) has a current Gross Margin % of 94.88%. The current Gross Margin % is 94.88%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 51.29 and 356.4% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Desco Infratech's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Desco Infratech (BOM:544387), the current Gross Margin % is 94.88% 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.
Desco Infratech Ltd is engaged in providing infrastructure and maintenance services to city gas distribution divisions in India. The company engages in activities such as pipeline laying, installation, testing, erection and commissioning for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) utilized by both domestic and commercial users. Its Operation and Maintenance services (O&M Services) encompass both underground and above-ground gas pipeline work for carbon steel and MDPE pipelines. As part of its O&M Services, the company conducts lock pressure and leak detection tests on MDPE pipelines to identify leaks and prevent natural gas losses and potential accidents resulting from these leaks.
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