Ibrahim FibresKAR:IBFL -1.95%65 Gross Margin % is 4.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates KAR:IBFL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨298.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ibrahim Fibres ranks worse than 91.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ibrahim Fibres's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:IBFL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.82 Med: 7.59 Max: 17.65
Current: 5.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ibrahim Fibres was 17.65%. The lowest was 2.82%. And the median was 7.59%.
KAR:IBFL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.03% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs KAR:IBFL: 5.94
Ibrahim Fibres had a gross margin of 4.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ibrahim Fibres was 0.90% per year.
Ibrahim Fibres (KAR:IBFL) 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
Ibrahim Fibres had a gross margin of 4.60% 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.
Ibrahim Fibres Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ibrahim Fibres Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ibrahim Fibres'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.
Ibrahim Fibres Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Ibrahim Fibres'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.
Ibrahim Fibres Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ibrahim Fibres's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ibrahim Fibres'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.
Ibrahim Fibres (KAR:IBFL) has a Gross Margin % of 4.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ibrahim Fibres and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 7.59. Over the past decade, Ibrahim Fibres' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.82 to 17.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Ibrahim Fibres ranks #934 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Ibrahim Fibres' Gross Margin % too high?
Ibrahim Fibres' current Gross Margin % of 4.60% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.82 to a high of 17.65. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Ibrahim Fibres' value of 4.60% is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ibrahim Fibres ranks #934 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ibrahim Fibres has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibrahim Fibres' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ibrahim Fibres ranks #934 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ibrahim Fibres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Ibrahim Fibres' value of 4.60% is 83.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ibrahim Fibres' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.82 to 17.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Ibrahim Fibres 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 28.51, based on 1,026 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. Ibrahim Fibres's current Gross Margin % of 4.60% is 83.9% 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 Ibrahim Fibres and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ibrahim Fibres's current Gross Margin % is 4.60%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ibrahim Fibres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibrahim Fibres (KAR:IBFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨298.49, compared to a current price of ₨225.61 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.60%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 83.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Ibrahim Fibres' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Ibrahim Fibres (KAR:IBFL), the current Gross Margin % is 4.60% 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 Ibrahim Fibres (KAR:IBFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibrahim Fibres stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨225.61 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨298.49.
GuruFocus considers Ibrahim Fibres to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:IBFL:
Gross Margin %: 4.60% (39% below median its 10-year median of 7.59)
GF Value™: ₨298.49 vs. price of ₨225.61 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#934 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:IBFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ibrahim Fibres Ltd is engaged in Textile manufacturing. Its activities include Polyester Yarn production, Polyester Staple Fibre Production, Financial Services, and Energy. Its Polyester Plants produce a wide range of Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) in different varieties, lusters, cut lengths, and fineness. The company is engaged in two segments: Polyester and Textile spinning. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Polyester Plants segment. Geographically, company generates majority revenue from Pakistan.
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