CSW IndustrialsCSW +3.25%90 Gross Margin % is 40.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 44.51. GuruFocus rates CSW with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $331.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, CSW Industrials ranks better than 80.78% 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
CSW Industrials had a gross margin of 40.98% 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.
CSW Industrials Gross Margin % Related Terms
CSW Industrials Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSW Industrials'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CSW Industrials'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.
CSW Industrials Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CSW Industrials's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSW Industrials'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.
CSW Industrials (CSW) has a Gross Margin % of 40.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CSW Industrials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.51. Over the past decade, CSW Industrials' Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.86 to 46.09. According to the industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #575 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is CSW Industrials' Gross Margin % too high?
CSW Industrials' current Gross Margin % of 40.98% is near median its 10-year median of 44.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.86 to a high of 46.09. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. CSW Industrials' value of 40.98% is 52.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #575 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSW Industrials has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSW Industrials' Gross Margin % compare to MIR and FELE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CSW Industrials ranks #575 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CSW Industrials in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. CSW Industrials' value of 40.98% is 52.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CSW Industrials' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.86 to 46.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.51 vs. the industry median of 26.82, CSW Industrials 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,992 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. CSW Industrials's current Gross Margin % of 40.98% is 52.8% 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 CSW Industrials and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSW Industrials's current Gross Margin % is 40.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSW Industrials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials (CSW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $331.88, compared to a current price of $280.94 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.51 and 52.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. CSW Industrials' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 CSW Industrials (CSW), the current Gross Margin % is 40.98% 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 CSW Industrials (CSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSW Industrials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $280.94 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $331.88.
GuruFocus considers CSW Industrials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSW:
Gross Margin %: 40.98% (near median its 10-year median of 44.51)
GF Value™: $331.88 vs. price of $280.94 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.8% above the Industrial Products median (#575 of 2992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSW Industrials Inc is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms & domain expertise across three segments: Contractor Solutions, Engineered Building Solutions, & Specialized Reliability Solutions. The company's Contractor Solutions segment involves manufacturing efficient & performance-enhancing products for residential & commercial HVAC/R & plumbing applications, which are designed for professional end-use customers. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Contractor Solutions segment in the U.S. markets. products include mechanical products for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration, plumbing products, grilles, registers, & diffusers, building safety solutions, & high-performance specialty lubricants & sealants.
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