CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) Gross Margin %: 14.21% (As of Mar. 2018)


What is CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin %?

CMM Infraprojects NSE:CMMIPL Gross Margin % is 14.21% as of Mar. 2018.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CMM Infraprojects's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2018 was ₹134 Mil. CMM Infraprojects's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2018 was ₹940 Mil. Therefore, CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was 14.21%.


The historical rank and industry rank for CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


NSE:CMMIPL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.71
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

CMM Infraprojects had a gross margin of 14.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CMM Infraprojects was 0.00% per year.

CMM Infraprojects  (NSE:CMMIPL) 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

CMM Infraprojects had a gross margin of 14.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => 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.

CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % Related Terms

CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CMM Infraprojects'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.

CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % Chart

CMM Infraprojects Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18
Gross Margin %
11.51 13.25

CMM Infraprojects Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18
Gross Margin % 0.00 12.61 14.21

CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CMM Infraprojects'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.

CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin % falls into.


CMM Infraprojects Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2018 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2018 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2018 )
=309.1 / 2332.852
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2332.852 - 2023.707) / 2332.852
=13.25 %

CMM Infraprojects's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2018 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2018 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2018 )
=133.6 / 940.376
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(940.376 - 806.781) / 940.376
=14.21 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 14.21% mean?
CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) has a Gross Margin % of 14.21% as of Mar. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CMM Infraprojects and its competitors.
Is CMM Infraprojects' Gross Margin % too high?
CMM Infraprojects' current Gross Margin % is 14.21%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. CMM Infraprojects' value of 14.21% is 31.4% below this industry median.
How does CMM Infraprojects' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
CMM Infraprojects' Gross Margin % of 14.21% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. CMM Infraprojects' value of 14.21% is 31.4% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. CMM Infraprojects's current Gross Margin % of 14.21% is 31.4% 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 CMM Infraprojects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMM Infraprojects's current Gross Margin % is 14.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMM Infraprojects stock overvalued right now?
CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.21%. The current Gross Margin % is 14.21% and 31.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL), the current Gross Margin % is 14.21% as of Mar. 2018. 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.

CMM Infraprojects Business Description

Address 108, Shalimar Corporate Centre, 8-B South Tukoganj, Indore, MP, IND, 452001
CMM Infraprojects Ltd is engaged in civil engineering activities. It is an engineering and construction contractor in the fields of constructing public housing, commercial complexes, public parks, corporate & IT offices, sewerage & irrigation projects and highways. It has construction projects across the nation.