Kohinoor MillsKAR:KML 62 Gross Margin % is 15.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates KAR:KML with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨5.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kohinoor Mills ranks worse than 74.95% on this metric.
Kohinoor Mills Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohinoor Mills's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:KML'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.99 Med: 14.33 Max: 16.07
Current: 14.44
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kohinoor Mills was 16.07%. The lowest was 12.99%. And the median was 14.33%.
KAR:KML's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.95% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs KAR:KML: 14.44
Kohinoor Mills had a gross margin of 15.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kohinoor Mills was -1.30% per year.
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
Kohinoor Mills had a gross margin of 15.02% 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.
Kohinoor Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kohinoor Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohinoor Mills'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Kohinoor Mills'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.
Kohinoor Mills Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohinoor Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohinoor Mills'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.
Kohinoor Mills (KAR:KML) has a Gross Margin % of 15.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kohinoor Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.33. Over the past decade, Kohinoor Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.99 to 16.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohinoor Mills ranks #769 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Kohinoor Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Kohinoor Mills' current Gross Margin % of 15.02% is near median its 10-year median of 14.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.99 to a high of 16.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Kohinoor Mills' value of 15.02% is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohinoor Mills ranks #769 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohinoor Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohinoor Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kohinoor Mills ranks #769 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kohinoor Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Kohinoor Mills' value of 15.02% is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kohinoor Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.99 to 16.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.33 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Kohinoor Mills 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. Kohinoor Mills's current Gross Margin % of 15.02% is 47.3% 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 Kohinoor Mills 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. Kohinoor Mills's current Gross Margin % is 15.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohinoor Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohinoor Mills (KAR:KML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨5.63, compared to a current price of ₨10.68 — trading 89.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.33 and 47.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Kohinoor Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Kohinoor Mills (KAR:KML), the current Gross Margin % is 15.02% 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 Kohinoor Mills (KAR:KML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohinoor Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨10.68 is trading 89.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨5.63.
GuruFocus considers Kohinoor Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:KML:
Gross Margin %: 15.02% (near median its 10-year median of 14.33)
GF Value™: ₨5.63 vs. price of ₨10.68 (89.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#769 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:KML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohinoor Mills Ltd is engaged in the business of textile manufacturing covering weaving, bleaching, dyeing, buying, selling and dealing in yarn, cloth, and other goods and fabrics made from raw cotton and synthetic fiber and to generate, and supply electricity. The company has four reportable business segments. Weaving (Producing different quality of greige fabric using yarn), Dyeing (Converting greige into dyed fabric), Apparel (manufacturing of garments using processed fabric), and Power Generation (Generating and distributing power). The company earns the majority of its revenue from Dyeing segment. Geographically, the group has a world wide business presence.
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