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Effwa Infra & ResearchNSE:EFFWA -1.29%47 Gross Margin % is 28.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 21.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:EFFWA with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Waste Management companies, Effwa Infra & Research ranks better than 52.16% on this metric.
NSE:EFFWA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.16% of 232
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.725
vs NSE:EFFWA: 28.21
Effwa Infra & Research had a gross margin of 28.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Effwa Infra & Research was 10.80% per year.
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) 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
Effwa Infra & Research had a gross margin of 28.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Effwa Infra & Research Gross Margin % Related Terms
Effwa Infra & Research Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Effwa Infra & Research'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:EFFWA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Effwa Infra & Research's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Effwa Infra & Research'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.
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a Gross Margin % of 28.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 21.88. Over the past decade, Effwa Infra & Research's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 28.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #111 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Effwa Infra & Research's Gross Margin % too high?
Effwa Infra & Research's current Gross Margin % of 28.21% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 21.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.77 to a high of 28.21. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 28.21% is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #111 out of 232 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Effwa Infra & Research has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Effwa Infra & Research's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Effwa Infra & Research ranks #111 out of 232 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Effwa Infra & Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.73. Effwa Infra & Research's value of 28.21% is 1.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Effwa Infra & Research's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 28.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.88 vs. the industry median of 27.73, Effwa Infra & Research 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.73, based on 232 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. Effwa Infra & Research's current Gross Margin % of 28.21% is 1.7% 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 Effwa Infra & Research and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Effwa Infra & Research's current Gross Margin % is 28.21%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 21.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Effwa Infra & Research stock overvalued right now?
Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.21%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.21%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 21.88 and 1.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.73. Effwa Infra & Research's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Effwa Infra & Research (NSE:EFFWA), the current Gross Margin % is 28.21% 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.
Effwa Infra & Research Ltd is engaged in the business of engineering, consultancy, procurement, construction and integrated project management services in water pollution control, encompassing sewage and industrial effluent treatment, solid waste treatment and disposal, ventilation systems, hazardous waste management, and water treatment plants. The company also functions as consultants and advisors, providing a range of services encompassing project organisation, management, equipment procurement, funding, and project execution.
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