Kalpataru Projects International (NSE:KPIL) 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
Kalpataru Projects International had a gross margin of 24.56% 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.
Kalpataru Projects International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kalpataru Projects International Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kalpataru Projects International Gross Margin % Chart
NSE:KPIL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kalpataru Projects International'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.
Kalpataru Projects International Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kalpataru Projects International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kalpataru Projects International'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.
Kalpataru Projects International (NSE:KPIL) has a Gross Margin % of 24.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kalpataru Projects International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.71. Over the past decade, Kalpataru Projects International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.91 to 28.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #700 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Kalpataru Projects International's Gross Margin % too high?
Kalpataru Projects International's current Gross Margin % of 24.56% is near median its 10-year median of 24.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.91 to a high of 28.10. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kalpataru Projects International's value of 24.56% is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #700 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kalpataru Projects International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalpataru Projects International's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kalpataru Projects International ranks #700 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kalpataru Projects International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kalpataru Projects International's value of 24.56% is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kalpataru Projects International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.91 to 28.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.71 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Kalpataru Projects International 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,718 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. Kalpataru Projects International's current Gross Margin % of 24.56% is 18.5% 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 Kalpataru Projects International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kalpataru Projects International's current Gross Margin % is 24.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalpataru Projects International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalpataru Projects International (NSE:KPIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,332.87, compared to a current price of ₹1,370.10 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.71 and 18.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. Kalpataru Projects International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 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 Kalpataru Projects International (NSE:KPIL), the current Gross Margin % is 24.56% 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 Kalpataru Projects International (NSE:KPIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalpataru Projects International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,370.10 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,332.87.
GuruFocus considers Kalpataru Projects International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KPIL:
Gross Margin %: 24.56% (near median its 10-year median of 24.71)
GF Value™: ₹1,332.87 vs. price of ₹1,370.10 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Construction median (#700 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KPIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kalpataru Projects International Business Description
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd is a construction company headquartered in India, with activities in the power transmission and infrastructure space. Kalpataru is organized into two operating units: Engineering, Procurement and Construction, or EPC, and Developmental Project businesses. In its EPC business, Kalpataru undertakes infrastructure projects, including power transmission and distribution, civil construction, and the placement of oil and gas pipelines. The EPC operating unit generates the majority of the company's revenue. The firm's developmental project business consists of developing, operating, and maintaining infrastructure projects.
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