Gul Ahmed Textile MillsKAR:GATM -0.75%75 Gross Margin % is 13.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 19.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨23.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks worse than 72.07% on this metric.
KAR:GATM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.07% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs KAR:GATM: 15.86
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills had a gross margin of 13.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gul Ahmed Textile Mills was -1.60% per year.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) 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
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills had a gross margin of 13.51% 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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills 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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills'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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gul Ahmed Textile Mills'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.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) has a Gross Margin % of 13.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gul Ahmed Textile Mills and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 19.89. Over the past decade, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.86 to 23.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #738 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' current Gross Margin % of 13.51% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 19.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.86 to a high of 23.10. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' value of 13.51% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #738 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills ranks #738 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gul Ahmed Textile Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' value of 13.51% is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.86 to 23.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.89 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's current Gross Margin % of 13.51% is 52.5% 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills's current Gross Margin % is 13.51%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 19.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gul Ahmed Textile Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨23.58, compared to a current price of ₨30.26 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.51%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 19.89 and 52.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM), the current Gross Margin % is 13.51% 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 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (KAR:GATM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gul Ahmed Textile Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨30.26 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨23.58.
GuruFocus considers Gul Ahmed Textile Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GATM:
Gross Margin %: 13.51% (32% below median its 10-year median of 19.89)
GF Value™: ₨23.58 vs. price of ₨30.26 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#738 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GATM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of textile products. The company operates in three segments including Spinning that produces different qualities of yarn using both natural and artificial fibers; Home Textiles that produces different types and qualities of products falling under the definition of home textile; and Others include Weaving, Fiber Bleaching, Knitting, Apparel, Yarn dyeing and Dyed yarn fabric etc. The majority of the revenue is derived from Home Textiles segment.
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