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
Crescent Steel & Allied Products had a gross margin of 21.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:CSAP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Crescent Steel & Allied Products'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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crescent Steel & Allied Products'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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) has a Gross Margin % of 21.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crescent Steel & Allied Products and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 9.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #183 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Gross Margin % too high?
Crescent Steel & Allied Products' current Gross Margin % of 21.47% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 9.36. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 21.47% is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #183 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crescent Steel & Allied Products has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #183 out of 598 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Crescent Steel & Allied Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 21.47% is 70.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Crescent Steel & Allied Products 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 598 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. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Gross Margin % of 21.47% is 70.3% 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Gross Margin % is 21.47%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.95, compared to a current price of ₨115.06 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.47%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 70.3% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP), the current Gross Margin % is 21.47% 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨115.06 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.95.
GuruFocus considers Crescent Steel & Allied Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CSAP:
Gross Margin %: 21.47% (129% above median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: ₨70.95 vs. price of ₨115.06 (62.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% above the Steel median (#183 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CSAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Business Description
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Ltd has diversified businesses. The company's operating segment includes Steel; Cotton; and CS Energy Segment. The steel segment comprises of manufacturing and coating of steel pipes which generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Pakistan.
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