Kapston ServicesNSE:KAPSTON +2.30%78 Gross Margin % is 99.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 98.19. GuruFocus rates NSE:KAPSTON with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹200.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Kapston Services ranks better than 98.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kapston Services's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KAPSTON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.87 Med: 98.19 Max: 99.15
Current: 99.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kapston Services was 99.15%. The lowest was 97.87%. And the median was 98.19%.
NSE:KAPSTON's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.41% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs NSE:KAPSTON: 99.15
Kapston Services had a gross margin of 99.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kapston Services was 0.20% per year.
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
Kapston Services had a gross margin of 99.23% 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.
Kapston Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kapston Services Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapston Services'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:KAPSTON vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kapston Services'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.
Kapston Services Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kapston Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapston Services'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.
Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) has a Gross Margin % of 99.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kapston Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.19. Over the past decade, Kapston Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 97.87 to 99.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #16 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Kapston Services' Gross Margin % too high?
Kapston Services' current Gross Margin % of 99.23% is near median its 10-year median of 98.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.87 to a high of 99.15. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Kapston Services' value of 99.23% is 187.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #16 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kapston Services has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapston Services' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kapston Services ranks #16 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kapston Services in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Kapston Services' value of 99.23% is 187.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kapston Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 97.87 to 99.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.19 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Kapston Services 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Kapston Services's current Gross Margin % of 99.23% is 187.6% 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 Kapston Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kapston Services's current Gross Margin % is 99.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapston Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹200.81, compared to a current price of ₹368.55 — trading 83.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.19 and 187.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Kapston Services' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON), the current Gross Margin % is 99.23% 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 Kapston Services (NSE:KAPSTON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapston Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹368.55 is trading 83.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹200.81.
GuruFocus considers Kapston Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KAPSTON:
Gross Margin %: 99.23% (near median its 10-year median of 98.19)
GF Value™: ₹200.81 vs. price of ₹368.55 (83.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.6% above the Business Services median (#16 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KAPSTON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapston Services Ltd is an integrated manpower solutions provider based in Hyderabad, India. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including general staffing, IT staffing, security services, integrated facilities management, technical services, and recruitment process outsourcing. It serves diverse sectors such as manufacturing, pharma, automobile, IT/ITES, telecom, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and government organizations. Kapston emphasizes training, skill development, and social inclusion, with initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Revenue is generated prominently through staffing and facility management contracts.
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