Barak Valley CementsNSE:BVCL -1.37%70 Gross Margin % is 53.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 75.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:BVCL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹44.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Barak Valley Cements ranks better than 91.14% on this metric.
Barak Valley Cements Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barak Valley Cements's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BVCL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.06 Med: 75.75 Max: 82.89
Current: 64.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Barak Valley Cements was 82.89%. The lowest was 64.06%. And the median was 75.75%.
NSE:BVCL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.14% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs NSE:BVCL: 64.06
Barak Valley Cements had a gross margin of 53.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Barak Valley Cements was -1.80% per year.
Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) 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
Barak Valley Cements had a gross margin of 53.17% 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.
Barak Valley Cements Gross Margin % Related Terms
Barak Valley Cements Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barak Valley Cements'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:BVCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Barak Valley Cements'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.
Barak Valley Cements Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Barak Valley Cements's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barak Valley Cements'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.
Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) has a Gross Margin % of 53.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Barak Valley Cements and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 75.75. Over the past decade, Barak Valley Cements' Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.06 to 82.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #35 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Barak Valley Cements' Gross Margin % too high?
Barak Valley Cements' current Gross Margin % of 53.17% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 75.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.06 to a high of 82.89. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Barak Valley Cements' value of 53.17% is 103.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #35 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barak Valley Cements has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barak Valley Cements' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #35 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Barak Valley Cements in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Barak Valley Cements' value of 53.17% is 103.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Barak Valley Cements' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.06 to 82.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.75 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Barak Valley Cements 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 26.18, based on 395 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. Barak Valley Cements's current Gross Margin % of 53.17% is 103.1% 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 Barak Valley Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barak Valley Cements's current Gross Margin % is 53.17%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 75.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barak Valley Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.18, compared to a current price of ₹41.06 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.17%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 75.75 and 103.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Barak Valley Cements' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL), the current Gross Margin % is 53.17% 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 Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barak Valley Cements stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹41.06 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.18.
GuruFocus considers Barak Valley Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BVCL:
Gross Margin %: 53.17% (30% below median its 10-year median of 75.75)
GF Value™: ₹44.18 vs. price of ₹41.06 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.1% above the Building Materials median (#35 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BVCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barak Valley Cements Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of cement of different grades and is marketing its product under the brand name Valley Strong Cement. The company caters mainly to the domestic market of north eastern states of India.
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