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Air Link CommunicationKAR:AIRLINK -0.09%84 Gross Margin % is 10.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 10.82. GuruFocus rates KAR:AIRLINK with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨156.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Air Link Communication ranks worse than 76.97% on this metric.
Air Link Communication (KAR:AIRLINK) 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
Air Link Communication had a gross margin of 10.41% 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.
Air Link Communication Gross Margin % Related Terms
Air Link Communication Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Link Communication'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.
KAR:AIRLINK vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Air Link Communication'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.
Air Link Communication Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Air Link Communication's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Link Communication'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.
Air Link Communication (KAR:AIRLINK) has a Gross Margin % of 10.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Air Link Communication and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.82. Over the past decade, Air Link Communication's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Link Communication ranks #1888 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Air Link Communication's Gross Margin % too high?
Air Link Communication's current Gross Margin % of 10.41% is near median its 10-year median of 10.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 13.73. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Air Link Communication's value of 10.41% is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Link Communication ranks #1888 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Air Link Communication has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Link Communication's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Air Link Communication ranks #1888 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Air Link Communication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Air Link Communication's value of 10.41% is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Air Link Communication's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 13.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.82 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Air Link Communication 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.49, based on 2,453 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. Air Link Communication's current Gross Margin % of 10.41% is 57.5% 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 Air Link Communication and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Link Communication's current Gross Margin % is 10.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Link Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Link Communication (KAR:AIRLINK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨156.49, compared to a current price of ₨136.09 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.82 and 57.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Air Link Communication's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Air Link Communication (KAR:AIRLINK), the current Gross Margin % is 10.41% 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 Air Link Communication (KAR:AIRLINK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Link Communication stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨136.09 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨156.49.
GuruFocus considers Air Link Communication to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:AIRLINK:
Gross Margin %: 10.41% (near median its 10-year median of 10.82)
GF Value™: ₨156.49 vs. price of ₨136.09 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Hardware median (#1888 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:AIRLINK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Link Communication Ltd is a distributor of mobile phones in Pakistan with service centers across the country. It is an importer cum distributor of Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung mobile/smartphones, tablets, and accessories.
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