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Krupalu MetalsBOM:544509 17 Gross Margin % is 15.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 8.70. GuruFocus rates BOM:544509 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,001 Industrial Products companies, Krupalu Metals ranks worse than 83.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krupalu Metals's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544509'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.06 Med: 8.7 Max: 13.59
Current: 13.59
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Krupalu Metals was 13.59%. The lowest was 4.06%. And the median was 8.70%.
BOM:544509's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.64% of 3001
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.87
vs BOM:544509: 13.59
Krupalu Metals had a gross margin of 15.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Krupalu Metals was 0.00% per year.
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
Krupalu Metals had a gross margin of 15.43% 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.
Krupalu Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Krupalu Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krupalu Metals'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:544509 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Krupalu Metals'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.
Krupalu Metals Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krupalu Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krupalu Metals'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.
Krupalu Metals (BOM:544509) has a Gross Margin % of 15.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Krupalu Metals and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 8.70. Over the past decade, Krupalu Metals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 13.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Krupalu Metals ranks #2510 out of 3001 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Krupalu Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Krupalu Metals' current Gross Margin % of 15.43% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.06 to a high of 13.59. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.87. Krupalu Metals' value of 15.43% is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krupalu Metals ranks #2510 out of 3001 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Krupalu Metals has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krupalu Metals' Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krupalu Metals ranks #2510 out of 3001 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Krupalu Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.87. Krupalu Metals' value of 15.43% is 42.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Krupalu Metals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 13.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 26.87, Krupalu Metals 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.87, based on 3,001 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. Krupalu Metals's current Gross Margin % of 15.43% is 42.6% 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 Krupalu Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krupalu Metals's current Gross Margin % is 15.43%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krupalu Metals stock overvalued right now?
Krupalu Metals (BOM:544509) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.43%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.43%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 42.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.87. Krupalu Metals' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 4 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 Krupalu Metals (BOM:544509), the current Gross Margin % is 15.43% 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.
Krupalu Metals Ltd specializes in the manufacturing of a wide range of brass and copper products. The company produces brass and copper sheets and strips, metal components, and offers various job work services. Their product portfolio includes brass sheet cutting components, electrical components, profiles, inserts, terminals, pipe fittings, copper bus bars, and other customized metal products. Serving diverse industries such as automotive, construction, water treatment, agriculture, electronics, electrical, and oil and gas.
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