Engro FertilizersKAR:EFERT 82 Gross Margin % is 31.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 31.46. GuruFocus rates KAR:EFERT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨194.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Engro Fertilizers ranks better than 62.75% 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
Engro Fertilizers had a gross margin of 31.04% 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.
Engro Fertilizers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Engro Fertilizers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engro Fertilizers'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:EFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Engro Fertilizers'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.
Engro Fertilizers Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Fertilizers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Fertilizers'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.
Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) has a Gross Margin % of 31.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Engro Fertilizers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.46. Over the past decade, Engro Fertilizers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.08 to 33.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #92 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Engro Fertilizers' Gross Margin % too high?
Engro Fertilizers' current Gross Margin % of 31.04% is near median its 10-year median of 31.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.08 to a high of 33.30. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Engro Fertilizers' value of 31.04% is 25.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #92 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Engro Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Fertilizers' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #92 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Engro Fertilizers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Engro Fertilizers' value of 31.04% is 25.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Engro Fertilizers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.08 to 33.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.46 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Engro Fertilizers 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 Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Engro Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % of 31.04% is 25.1% 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 Engro Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % is 31.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨194.96, compared to a current price of ₨200.21 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.46 and 25.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Engro Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT), the current Gross Margin % is 31.04% 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 Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Fertilizers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨200.21 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨194.96.
GuruFocus considers Engro Fertilizers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EFERT:
Gross Margin %: 31.04% (near median its 10-year median of 31.46)
GF Value™: ₨194.96 vs. price of ₨200.21 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% above the Agriculture median (#92 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EFERT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Fertilizers Ltd is a Pakistan-based company mainly involved in the manufacturing, purchasing, and marketing of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides and providing logistics services. It segments include: Straight Fertilizers (Engro Urea, Phosphatic Fertilizers); Specialty Fertilizer (Engro Zabardast Urea, Zarkhez grades), and Agri services including site specific recommendations. The company offers different ranges of products under brand names such as Engro Urea, Engro DAP, Engro TSP, Engro Zorawar, Engro Zarkhez, Engro Zarkhez Plus, and Engro Zarkhez Khaas.
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