Car & General (K)NAI:CGEN 50 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:CGEN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of KES35.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Car & General (K) ranks worse than 79.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Car & General (K)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CGEN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.21 Med: 15.82 Max: 18.4
Current: 15.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Car & General (K) was 18.40%. The lowest was 14.21%. And the median was 15.82%.
NAI:CGEN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.41% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs NAI:CGEN: 15.33
Car & General (K) had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Car & General (K) was 2.90% per year.
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) 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
Car & General (K) had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Car & General (K) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Car & General (K) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Car & General (K)'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.
NAI:CGEN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Car & General (K)'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.
Car & General (K) Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Car & General (K)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Car & General (K)'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.
Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Car & General (K) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Car & General (K)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.21 to 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #2379 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Car & General (K)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Car & General (K)'s current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.21 to a high of 18.40. Based on the distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #2379 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Car & General (K) has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car & General (K)'s Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Car & General (K) ranks #2379 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Car & General (K) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Historically, Car & General (K)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.21 to 18.40 over the past decade. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. 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 Car & General (K) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car & General (K)'s current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car & General (K) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES35.03, compared to a current price of KES118.75 — trading 239% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Car & General (K)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Car & General (K) (NAI:CGEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car & General (K) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES118.75 is trading 239% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES35.03.
GuruFocus considers Car & General (K) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CGEN:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: KES35.03 vs. price of KES118.75 (239% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Car & General (K) Ltd is a supplier of generators, motorbikes, tuk-tuks, laundry equipment, lawnmowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment and power generation, automotive and engineering products. The company's reportable segments include Trade and workshop, Investment properties, Poultry and ICT Training, and Manufacturing. The company generates its revenue from rental income and management fees and deals in the supply of generators, motorbikes, tuktuks, laundry equipment, lawn mowers, scooters, marine engines, construction equipment, and a wide range of power generators, automotive, and engineering products.
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