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AKG EximNSE:AKG -2.61%62 Gross Margin % is 9.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 6.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:AKG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹8.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, AKG Exim ranks worse than 93.55% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AKG Exim's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16.0 Mil. AKG Exim's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹163.9 Mil. Therefore, AKG Exim's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AKG Exim's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AKG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.96 Med: 6.93 Max: 15.2
Current: 8.21
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AKG Exim was 15.20%. The lowest was 4.96%. And the median was 6.93%.
NSE:AKG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.55% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs NSE:AKG: 8.21
AKG Exim had a gross margin of 9.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AKG Exim was 4.90% per year.
AKG Exim (NSE:AKG) 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
AKG Exim had a gross margin of 9.76% 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.
AKG Exim Gross Margin % Related Terms
AKG Exim Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AKG Exim'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.
NSE:AKG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, AKG Exim'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.
AKG Exim Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, AKG Exim's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AKG Exim'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.
AKG Exim (NSE:AKG) has a Gross Margin % of 9.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AKG Exim and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 6.93. Over the past decade, AKG Exim's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.96 to 15.20. According to the industry distribution chart, AKG Exim ranks #145 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is AKG Exim's Gross Margin % too high?
AKG Exim's current Gross Margin % of 9.76% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.96 to a high of 15.20. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. AKG Exim's value of 9.76% is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AKG Exim ranks #145 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AKG Exim has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AKG Exim's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, AKG Exim ranks #145 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AKG Exim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. AKG Exim's value of 9.76% is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AKG Exim's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.96 to 15.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.93 vs. the industry median of 24.34, AKG Exim 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. AKG Exim's current Gross Margin % of 9.76% is 59.9% 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 AKG Exim and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AKG Exim's current Gross Margin % is 9.76%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 6.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AKG Exim stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKG Exim (NSE:AKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8.58, compared to a current price of ₹10.46 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.76%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.93 and 59.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. AKG Exim's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 AKG Exim (NSE:AKG), the current Gross Margin % is 9.76% 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 AKG Exim (NSE:AKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AKG Exim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹10.46 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8.58.
GuruFocus considers AKG Exim to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AKG:
Gross Margin %: 9.76% (41% above median its 10-year median of 6.93)
GF Value™: ₹8.58 vs. price of ₹10.46 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#145 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AKG Exim Ltd is an India based merchant trading company. It is engaged in the distribution of a variety of products including Metals Scrap, Rice, Spices & Dry Fruits.
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