Kirloskar Oil EnginesNSE:KIRLOSENG -3.90%66 Gross Margin % is 41.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 27.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:KIRLOSENG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,188.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks better than 81.76% on this metric.
NSE:KIRLOSENG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.76% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs NSE:KIRLOSENG: 42.59
Kirloskar Oil Engines had a gross margin of 41.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kirloskar Oil Engines was 11.40% 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
Kirloskar Oil Engines had a gross margin of 41.59% 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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kirloskar Oil Engines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Oil Engines'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:KIRLOSENG vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Oil Engines'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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Oil Engines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Oil Engines'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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) has a Gross Margin % of 41.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kirloskar Oil Engines and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 27.93. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Oil Engines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.60 to 43.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #546 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Kirloskar Oil Engines' Gross Margin % too high?
Kirloskar Oil Engines' current Gross Margin % of 41.59% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 27.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.60 to a high of 43.68. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Kirloskar Oil Engines' value of 41.59% is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #546 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirloskar Oil Engines has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Oil Engines' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #546 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kirloskar Oil Engines in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Kirloskar Oil Engines' value of 41.59% is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Oil Engines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.60 to 43.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.93 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Kirloskar Oil Engines 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,993 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. Kirloskar Oil Engines's current Gross Margin % of 41.59% is 55.1% 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Oil Engines's current Gross Margin % is 41.59%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 27.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Oil Engines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,188.43, compared to a current price of ₹2,230.80 — trading 87.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.59%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 27.93 and 55.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Kirloskar Oil Engines' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG), the current Gross Margin % is 41.59% 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Oil Engines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,230.80 is trading 87.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,188.43.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Oil Engines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KIRLOSENG:
Gross Margin %: 41.59% (49% above median its 10-year median of 27.93)
GF Value™: ₹1,188.43 vs. price of ₹2,230.80 (87.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% above the Industrial Products median (#546 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KIRLOSENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd is an India-based company that, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the business of manufacturing engines, generating sets, pump sets, power tillers, spares thereof, and Financial services. The company's products are used in various industries, including Airports, Agriculture, Construction & Infrastructure, Defence, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, and others. Its operating reportable segments are: B2B, B2C, and Financial Services. Maximum revenue is generated from its B2B segment, which includes the power solutions space, offering a wide including internal combustion engines, fuel-agnostic gensets, and customised power systems. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is generated in India, and the rest from other countries.
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