Indus Motor CoKAR:INDU -0.99%83 Gross Margin % is 15.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates KAR:INDU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨2,442.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Indus Motor Co ranks worse than 69.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indus Motor Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:INDU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.46 Med: 12.43 Max: 17.66
Current: 14.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Indus Motor Co was 17.66%. The lowest was 4.46%. And the median was 12.43%.
KAR:INDU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.64% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs KAR:INDU: 14.77
Indus Motor Co had a gross margin of 15.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Indus Motor Co was 9.30% per year.
Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) 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
Indus Motor Co had a gross margin of 15.54% 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.
Indus Motor Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Indus Motor Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indus Motor Co'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:INDU vs TSLA, GM, F: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Indus Motor Co'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.
Indus Motor Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indus Motor Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indus Motor Co'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.
Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) has a Gross Margin % of 15.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Indus Motor Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 12.43. Over the past decade, Indus Motor Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #913 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Indus Motor Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Indus Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.54% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 12.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 17.66. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Indus Motor Co's value of 15.54% is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #913 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Indus Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indus Motor Co's Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Indus Motor Co ranks #913 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Indus Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Indus Motor Co's value of 15.54% is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Indus Motor Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 17.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Indus Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Indus Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.54% is 21.7% 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 Indus Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indus Motor Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.54%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 12.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indus Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨2,442.84, compared to a current price of ₨2,058.43 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.54%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 21.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Indus Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU), the current Gross Margin % is 15.54% 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 Indus Motor Co (KAR:INDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨2,058.43 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨2,442.84.
GuruFocus considers Indus Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:INDU:
Gross Margin %: 15.54% (25% above median its 10-year median of 12.43)
GF Value™: ₨2,442.84 vs. price of ₨2,058.43 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#913 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:INDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indus Motor Co Ltd manufactures and markets Toyota brand vehicles in Pakistan. It offers passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and sports utility under Corolla, Hilux, and Fortuner brand names. In addition, the company also offers parts, lubricants, and chemicals, as well as after-sales services.
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