Arif HabibKAR:AHCL 58 Gross Margin % is 72.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 76.08. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks better than 86.35% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Arif Habib's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,295 Mil. Arif Habib's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,781 Mil. Therefore, Arif Habib's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arif Habib's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:AHCL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.01 Med: 76.08 Max: 85.6
Current: 74.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arif Habib was 85.60%. The lowest was 64.01%. And the median was 76.08%.
KAR:AHCL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.35% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs KAR:AHCL: 74.94
Arif Habib had a gross margin of 72.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arif Habib was 0.00% per year.
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) 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
Arif Habib had a gross margin of 72.70% 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.
Arif Habib Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arif Habib Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arif Habib'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib'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.
Arif Habib Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib'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.
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a Gross Margin % of 72.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arif Habib and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.08. Over the past decade, Arif Habib's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.01 to 85.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #55 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Arif Habib's Gross Margin % too high?
Arif Habib's current Gross Margin % of 72.70% is near median its 10-year median of 76.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.01 to a high of 85.60. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Arif Habib's value of 72.70% is 131.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #55 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #55 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arif Habib in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Arif Habib's value of 72.70% is 131.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arif Habib's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.01 to 85.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.08 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Arif Habib 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 31.35, based on 403 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. Arif Habib's current Gross Margin % of 72.70% is 131.9% 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 Arif Habib and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current Gross Margin % is 72.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.60, compared to a current price of ₨15.99 — trading 142.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.08 and 131.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current Gross Margin % is 72.70% 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨15.99 is trading 142.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.60.
GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:
Gross Margin %: 72.70% (near median its 10-year median of 76.08)
GF Value™: ₨6.60 vs. price of ₨15.99 (142.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#55 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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