Engro Powergen QadirpurKAR:EPQL 68 Gross Margin % is 8.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 20.62. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks worse than 86.35% 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 Powergen Qadirpur had a gross margin of 8.60% 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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Gross Margin % Related Terms
Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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 Powergen Qadirpur Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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 Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a Gross Margin % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 20.62. Over the past decade, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.35 to 27.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #348 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Gross Margin % too high?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 20.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.35 to a high of 27.39. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 8.60% is 72.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #348 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #348 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Engro Powergen Qadirpur in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 8.60% is 72.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.35 to 27.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.62 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 72.6% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 20.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.01, compared to a current price of ₨25.06 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 20.62 and 72.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current Gross Margin % is 8.60% 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 Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25.06 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.01.
GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:
Gross Margin %: 8.60% (58% below median its 10-year median of 20.62)
GF Value™: ₨26.01 vs. price of ₨25.06 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#348 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.
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