Jahangir SiddiquiKAR:JSCL +1.25%73 Gross Margin % is 51.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 26.74. GuruFocus rates KAR:JSCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨19.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 44 Banks companies, Jahangir Siddiqui ranks worse than 59.09% 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
Jahangir Siddiqui had a gross margin of 51.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
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Jahangir Siddiqui Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jahangir Siddiqui'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Jahangir Siddiqui'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.
Jahangir Siddiqui Gross Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Jahangir Siddiqui's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jahangir Siddiqui'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.
Jahangir Siddiqui (KAR:JSCL) has a Gross Margin % of 51.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jahangir Siddiqui and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 26.74. Over the past decade, Jahangir Siddiqui's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.38 to 39.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Jahangir Siddiqui ranks #26 out of 44 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Jahangir Siddiqui's Gross Margin % too high?
Jahangir Siddiqui's current Gross Margin % of 51.79% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 26.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.38 to a high of 39.53. The Banks industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. Jahangir Siddiqui's value of 51.79% is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jahangir Siddiqui ranks #26 out of 44 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jahangir Siddiqui has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jahangir Siddiqui's Gross Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Jahangir Siddiqui ranks #26 out of 44 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jahangir Siddiqui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. Jahangir Siddiqui's value of 51.79% is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jahangir Siddiqui's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.38 to 39.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.74 vs. the industry median of 41.02, Jahangir Siddiqui has consistently been above 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 Banks company?
The median Gross Margin % among Banks companies is 41.02, based on 44 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. Jahangir Siddiqui's current Gross Margin % of 51.79% is 26.3% above 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 Jahangir Siddiqui and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jahangir Siddiqui's current Gross Margin % is 51.79%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 26.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jahangir Siddiqui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jahangir Siddiqui (KAR:JSCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨19.17, compared to a current price of ₨21.92 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.79%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 26.74 and 26.3% above the Banks industry median of 41.02. Jahangir Siddiqui's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Jahangir Siddiqui (KAR:JSCL), the current Gross Margin % is 51.79% 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 Jahangir Siddiqui (KAR:JSCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jahangir Siddiqui stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨21.92 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨19.17.
GuruFocus considers Jahangir Siddiqui to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:JSCL:
Gross Margin %: 51.79% (94% above median its 10-year median of 26.74)
GF Value™: ₨19.17 vs. price of ₨21.92 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Banks median (#26 of 44)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:JSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jahangir Siddiqui & Co Ltd offers banking services. The company operates through a various business segment that is Capital Market and Brokerage, which is engaged in trading equity securities, maintaining strategic and trading portfolios and earning share brokerage and money market, forex and commodity brokerage; Banking, which provides investment and commercial banking; Investment Advisor/assets manager, which provides investment advisory and asset management services to different mutual funds and unit trusts; Energy Infrastructure and petroleum segment engaged into investment in the oil marketing sector and storage of petroleum, Liquified Petroleum gas and allied products; and Others. The Banking segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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