Lucky Core IndustriesKAR:LCI -1.82%87 Gross Margin % is 20.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 20.62. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨213.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks worse than 54.07% 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
Lucky Core Industries had a gross margin of 20.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Lucky Core Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lucky Core Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lucky Core Industries'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 Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Core Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a Gross Margin % of 20.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.62. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.78 to 23.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #844 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current Gross Margin % of 20.23% is near median its 10-year median of 20.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.78 to a high of 23.78. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Lucky Core Industries' value of 20.23% is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #844 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #844 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lucky Core Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Lucky Core Industries' value of 20.23% is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.78 to 23.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.62 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Lucky Core 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Lucky Core Industries's current Gross Margin % of 20.23% is 13.4% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current Gross Margin % is 20.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨213.52, compared to a current price of ₨231.44 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.62 and 13.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current Gross Margin % is 20.23% 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨231.44 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨213.52.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:
Gross Margin %: 20.23% (near median its 10-year median of 20.62)
GF Value™: ₨213.52 vs. price of ₨231.44 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% below the Chemicals median (#844 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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