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Gharibwal CementKAR:GWLC +1.50%91 Gross Margin % is 18.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 23.38. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Gharibwal Cement ranks worse than 55.56% 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
Gharibwal Cement had a gross margin of 18.72% 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.
Gharibwal Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gharibwal Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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:GWLC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gharibwal Cement'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.
Gharibwal Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gharibwal Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gharibwal Cement'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.
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a Gross Margin % of 18.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 23.38. Over the past decade, Gharibwal Cement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.99 to 39.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #220 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Gharibwal Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current Gross Margin % of 18.72% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 39.65. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Gharibwal Cement's value of 18.72% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #220 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #220 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gharibwal Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Gharibwal Cement's value of 18.72% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Gharibwal Cement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.99 to 39.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.38 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Gharibwal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 396 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. Gharibwal Cement's current Gross Margin % of 18.72% is 28.5% 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current Gross Margin % is 18.72%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 23.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.72%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.38 and 28.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current Gross Margin % is 18.72% 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91.
GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:
Gross Margin %: 18.72% (20% below median its 10-year median of 23.38)
GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Building Materials median (#220 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:GWLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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