Pak ElektronKAR:PAEL +0.09%83 Gross Margin % is 24.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 25.62. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨40.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Pak Elektron ranks better than 53.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pak Elektron's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PAEL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.89 Med: 25.62 Max: 30.87
Current: 26.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pak Elektron was 30.87%. The lowest was 14.89%. And the median was 25.62%.
KAR:PAEL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.65% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs KAR:PAEL: 26.39
Pak Elektron had a gross margin of 24.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pak Elektron was 5.90% per year.
Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) 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
Pak Elektron had a gross margin of 24.58% 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.
Pak Elektron Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pak Elektron Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pak Elektron'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Pak Elektron'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.
Pak Elektron Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pak Elektron's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pak Elektron'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.
Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) has a Gross Margin % of 24.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pak Elektron and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.62. Over the past decade, Pak Elektron's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.89 to 30.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #1137 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Pak Elektron's Gross Margin % too high?
Pak Elektron's current Gross Margin % of 24.58% is near median its 10-year median of 25.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.89 to a high of 30.87. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Pak Elektron's value of 24.58% is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #1137 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pak Elektron has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pak Elektron's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #1137 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Pak Elektron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Pak Elektron's value of 24.58% is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pak Elektron's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.89 to 30.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.62 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Pak Elektron 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Pak Elektron's current Gross Margin % of 24.58% is 0.2% 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 Pak Elektron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pak Elektron's current Gross Margin % is 24.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pak Elektron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨40.01, compared to a current price of ₨45.39 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.62 and 0.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Pak Elektron's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL), the current Gross Margin % is 24.58% 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨45.39 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨40.01.
GuruFocus considers Pak Elektron to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PAEL:
Gross Margin %: 24.58% (near median its 10-year median of 25.62)
GF Value™: ₨40.01 vs. price of ₨45.39 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Hardware median (#1137 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PAEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pak Elektron Ltd is a company that engages in the manufacturing and sale of electrical capital goods and domestic appliances. It operates through the following divisions: Power and Appliances: The Power division manufactures and distributes transformers, switchgear, energy meters, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting; The Appliances division manufactures, assembles, and distributes refrigerators, deep freezers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, LED televisions, washing machines, water dispensers, and other domestic appliances. The group generates maximum revenue from the Power division.
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