KKV Agro Powers (NSE:KKVAPOW) Gross Margin %: 46.06% (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is KKV Agro Powers Gross Margin %?

KKV Agro Powers NSE:KKVAPOW 89 Gross Margin % is 46.06% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:KKVAPOW with a GF Score™ of 89/100.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KKV Agro Powers's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹4,417 Mil. KKV Agro Powers's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹9,591 Mil. Therefore, KKV Agro Powers's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 46.06%.


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


NSE:KKVAPOW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 31.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

KKV Agro Powers had a gross margin of 46.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KKV Agro Powers was 0.00% per year.


KKV Agro Powers  (NSE:KKVAPOW) 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

KKV Agro Powers had a gross margin of 46.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.


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KKV Agro Powers Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKV Agro Powers'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.

KKV Agro Powers Gross Margin % Chart

KKV Agro Powers Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 1.84 0.83 0.45 1.06

KKV Agro Powers Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -23,300.07 66.05 -14,122.58 46.06

NSE:KKVAPOW vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, KKV Agro Powers'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.


KKV Agro Powers Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, KKV Agro Powers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KKV Agro Powers's Gross Margin % falls into.


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KKV Agro Powers Gross Margin % Calculation

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

KKV Agro Powers's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=102.3 / 9621.196
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(9621.196 - 9518.912) / 9621.196
=1.06 %

KKV Agro Powers's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=4417.3 / 9590.642
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(9590.642 - 5173.346) / 9590.642
=46.06 %

* 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 46.06% mean?
KKV Agro Powers (NSE:KKVAPOW) has a Gross Margin % of 46.06% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KKV Agro Powers and its competitors.
Is KKV Agro Powers' Gross Margin % too high?
KKV Agro Powers' current Gross Margin % is 46.06%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. KKV Agro Powers' value of 46.06% is 47.1% above this industry median. Overall, KKV Agro Powers has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKV Agro Powers' Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
KKV Agro Powers' Gross Margin % of 46.06% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. KKV Agro Powers' value of 46.06% is 47.1% above 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 406 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. KKV Agro Powers's current Gross Margin % of 46.06% is 47.1% 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 KKV Agro Powers and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKV Agro Powers's current Gross Margin % is 46.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKV Agro Powers stock overvalued right now?
KKV Agro Powers (NSE:KKVAPOW) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.06%. The current Gross Margin % is 46.06% and 47.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. KKV Agro Powers' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 KKV Agro Powers (NSE:KKVAPOW), the current Gross Margin % is 46.06% as of Mar. 2025. 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.

KKV Agro Powers Business Description

Address 637, Oppanakara Street, Vivagaa Building, Coimbatore, TN, IND, 641001
KKV Agro Powers Ltd is an Independent power producer. The company operates in two segments: Energy Generation and Jewellery Business. It generates its key revenue from sales and processing charges of precious metals. The Purification Business involves the refining and purification of precious metals such as gold and silver to enhance their quality and purity for use in jewellery manufacturing, bullion trade, and other applications.
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