Nishat Chunian PowerKAR:NCPL -0.34%58 Gross Margin % is 13.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 31.20. GuruFocus rates KAR:NCPL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨14.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Nishat Chunian Power ranks worse than 72.89% on this metric.
Nishat Chunian Power Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishat Chunian Power's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NCPL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14 Med: 31.2 Max: 51.88
Current: 17.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nishat Chunian Power was 51.88%. The lowest was 14.00%. And the median was 31.20%.
KAR:NCPL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.89% of 402
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs KAR:NCPL: 17.94
Nishat Chunian Power had a gross margin of 13.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nishat Chunian Power was -2.30% per year.
Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) 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
Nishat Chunian Power had a gross margin of 13.52% 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.
Nishat Chunian Power Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nishat Chunian Power Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nishat Chunian Power'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:NCPL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Nishat Chunian Power'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.
Nishat Chunian Power Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Nishat Chunian Power's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishat Chunian Power'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.
Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) has a Gross Margin % of 13.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nishat Chunian Power and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 31.20. Over the past decade, Nishat Chunian Power's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.00 to 51.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #293 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Nishat Chunian Power's Gross Margin % too high?
Nishat Chunian Power's current Gross Margin % of 13.52% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 31.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.00 to a high of 51.88. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Nishat Chunian Power's value of 13.52% is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #293 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishat Chunian Power has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishat Chunian Power's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Nishat Chunian Power ranks #293 out of 402 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nishat Chunian Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Nishat Chunian Power's value of 13.52% is 56.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nishat Chunian Power's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.00 to 51.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.20 vs. the industry median of 31.32, Nishat Chunian Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 402 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. Nishat Chunian Power's current Gross Margin % of 13.52% is 56.8% 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 Nishat Chunian Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishat Chunian Power's current Gross Margin % is 13.52%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 31.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishat Chunian Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨14.05, compared to a current price of ₨64.44 — trading 358.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.52%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 31.20 and 56.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. Nishat Chunian Power's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL), the current Gross Margin % is 13.52% 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 Nishat Chunian Power (KAR:NCPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Chunian Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨64.44 is trading 358.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨14.05.
GuruFocus considers Nishat Chunian Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NCPL:
Gross Margin %: 13.52% (57% below median its 10-year median of 31.20)
GF Value™: ₨14.05 vs. price of ₨64.44 (358.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#293 of 402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NCPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishat Chunian Power Ltd is a power generation company. The main activity of the company is to build, own, operate and maintain a fuel-fired power station. It generates revenue from the supply of electricity in Pakistan.
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