JK CementNSE:JKCEMENT -0.65%88 Gross Margin % is 84.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 77.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:JKCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,535.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, JK Cement ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. JK Cement's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹32,799 Mil. JK Cement's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38,875 Mil. Therefore, JK Cement's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JK Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:JKCEMENT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.8 Med: 77.01 Max: 83.69
Current: 83.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of JK Cement was 83.69%. The lowest was 74.80%. And the median was 77.01%.
NSE:JKCEMENT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.74% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs NSE:JKCEMENT: 83.69
JK Cement had a gross margin of 84.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JK Cement was -0.10% per year.
JK Cement (NSE:JKCEMENT) 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
JK Cement had a gross margin of 84.37% 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.
JK Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
JK Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JK Cement'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:JKCEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, JK Cement'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.
JK Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, JK Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JK Cement'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.
JK Cement (NSE:JKCEMENT) has a Gross Margin % of 84.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JK Cement and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 77.01. Over the past decade, JK Cement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.80 to 83.69. According to the industry distribution chart, JK Cement ranks #5 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is JK Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
JK Cement's current Gross Margin % of 84.37% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 77.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.80 to a high of 83.69. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. JK Cement's value of 84.37% is 222.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JK Cement ranks #5 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JK Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JK Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, JK Cement ranks #5 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JK Cement in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. JK Cement's value of 84.37% is 222.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JK Cement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.80 to 83.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.01 vs. the industry median of 26.16, JK Cement 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 26.16, based on 396 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. JK Cement's current Gross Margin % of 84.37% is 222.6% 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 JK Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JK Cement's current Gross Margin % is 84.37%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 77.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JK Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Cement (NSE:JKCEMENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,535.65, compared to a current price of ₹5,495.50 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 84.37%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 77.01 and 222.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. JK Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 JK Cement (NSE:JKCEMENT), the current Gross Margin % is 84.37% 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 JK Cement (NSE:JKCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JK Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,495.50 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,535.65.
GuruFocus considers JK Cement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JKCEMENT:
Gross Margin %: 84.37% (10% above median its 10-year median of 77.01)
GF Value™: ₹5,535.65 vs. price of ₹5,495.50 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.6% above the Building Materials median (#5 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JKCEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JK Cement Ltd is a building materials holding company. The company manufactures cement and cement-related products that mainly consist of grey and white cement. JK Cement's grey cement includes both Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The white cement offerings include JK White Cement, as well as cement-based JK Wall Putty, JK Waterproof, and JK Primaxx. JK Cement's wall putty is used as a plaster for walls and ceilings, while JK Waterproof is a water-repellent powder. It has one reportable segment for the company which is "Cement". The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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