KAR:INIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.55% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs KAR:INIL: 11.31
International Industries had a gross margin of 11.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for International Industries was -1.00% per year.
International Industries (KAR:INIL) 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
International Industries had a gross margin of 11.36% 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.
International Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
International Industries 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:INIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, International Industries'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.
International Industries Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Industries'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.
International Industries (KAR:INIL) has a Gross Margin % of 11.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, International Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 20.19. According to the industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #324 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is International Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
International Industries' current Gross Margin % of 11.36% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 20.19. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. International Industries' value of 11.36% is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Industries ranks #324 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Industries' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #324 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places International Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. International Industries' value of 11.36% is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, International Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.86 to 20.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 12.61, International Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. International Industries's current Gross Margin % of 11.36% is 9.9% 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 International Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Industries's current Gross Margin % is 11.36%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries (KAR:INIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨182.25, compared to a current price of ₨168.94 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.36%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 9.9% below the Steel industry median of 12.61. International Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL), the current Gross Margin % is 11.36% 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨168.94 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨182.25.
GuruFocus considers International Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:INIL:
Gross Margin %: 11.36% (20% below median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: ₨182.25 vs. price of ₨168.94 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% below the Steel median (#324 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:INIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing and marketing steel pipes and tubes. Its product portfolio comprises galvanized iron (GI) pipe, cold rolled (CR) tube, scaffolding pipe, pre-galvanized tubes, metallic sprinkler pipes, hollow structural sections (HSS), PPRC pipes and fittings, MDPE gas pipes and fittings, HDPE water and HDPE duct pipes, etc. In addition, the company also offers scaffolding installation solutions. Its reportable segments are: Steel coils and sheets, which generate maximum revenue, Steel pipes, Polymer, and Investment. Geographically, the company operates in Pakistan and also exports its products to other markets such as Australia, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
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