Kesoram IndustriesLUX:KESOR 39 Gross Margin % is 40.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 55.61. GuruFocus rates LUX:KESOR with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Kesoram Industries ranks better than 82.12% 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
Kesoram Industries had a gross margin of 40.20% 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.
Kesoram Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kesoram Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kesoram 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.
LUX:KESOR vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kesoram 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.
Kesoram Industries Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kesoram Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kesoram 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.
Kesoram Industries (LUX:KESOR) has a Gross Margin % of 40.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kesoram Industries and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 55.61. Over the past decade, Kesoram Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.40 to 87.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesoram Industries ranks #71 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Kesoram Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Kesoram Industries' current Gross Margin % of 40.20% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 55.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.40 to a high of 87.93. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kesoram Industries' value of 40.20% is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesoram Industries ranks #71 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kesoram Industries has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesoram Industries' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kesoram Industries ranks #71 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kesoram Industries in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kesoram Industries' value of 40.20% is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kesoram Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.40 to 87.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.61 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Kesoram Industries 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Kesoram Industries's current Gross Margin % of 40.20% is 53.4% 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 Kesoram Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesoram Industries's current Gross Margin % is 40.20%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 55.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesoram Industries stock overvalued right now?
Kesoram Industries (LUX:KESOR) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.21, compared to a current price of $2.54 — trading 109.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.20%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 55.61 and 53.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Kesoram Industries' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Kesoram Industries (LUX:KESOR), the current Gross Margin % is 40.20% 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 Kesoram Industries (LUX:KESOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesoram Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.54 is trading 109.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.21.
Key valuation signals for LUX:KESOR:
Gross Margin %: 40.20% (28% below median its 10-year median of 55.61)
GF Value™: $1.21 vs. price of $2.54 (109.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Building Materials median (#71 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:KESOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kesoram Industries Ltd is an investment holding company. Its operating segment includes Rayon, TP, and chemicals, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Rayon, TP and chemicals segment that covers sale of viscose rayon, transparent paper, and filament yarn. The company markets cement under the Birla Shakti brand. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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