KSH InternationalNSE:KSHINTL -1.54%15 Gross Margin % is 9.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 5.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSHINTL with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, KSH International ranks worse than 91.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSH International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KSHINTL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 5.44 Max: 11.09
Current: 9.11
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of KSH International was 11.09%. The lowest was 3.11%. And the median was 5.44%.
NSE:KSHINTL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.12% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs NSE:KSHINTL: 9.11
KSH International had a gross margin of 9.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KSH International was 0.00% per year.
KSH International (NSE:KSHINTL) 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
KSH International had a gross margin of 9.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
KSH International Gross Margin % Related Terms
KSH International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSH International'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, KSH 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.
KSH International Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSH International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSH 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.
KSH International (NSE:KSHINTL) has a Gross Margin % of 9.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KSH International and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 5.44. Over the past decade, KSH International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KSH International ranks #2730 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is KSH International's Gross Margin % too high?
KSH International's current Gross Margin % of 9.52% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 5.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 11.09. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. KSH International's value of 9.52% is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSH International ranks #2730 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KSH International has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSH International's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSH International ranks #2730 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KSH International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. KSH International's value of 9.52% is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, KSH International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 11.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.44 vs. the industry median of 26.80, KSH International has consistently been below 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 26.80, based on 2,996 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. KSH International's current Gross Margin % of 9.52% is 64.5% below 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 KSH International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSH International's current Gross Margin % is 9.52%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 5.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSH International stock overvalued right now?
KSH International (NSE:KSHINTL) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.52%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.52%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 5.44 and 64.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. KSH International's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 KSH International (NSE:KSHINTL), the current Gross Margin % is 9.52% 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.
KSH International Ltd operates as a manufacturer of magnet winding wires in India. The company is principally engaged in the manufacturing and supply of Insulated Rectangular & Round Winding wires and Continuously Transposed Conductors. Its key products include round enamelled copper/ aluminium magnet winding wires, paper-insulated rectangular copper/ aluminium magnet winding wires, continuously transposed conductors, rectangular enamelled copper/aluminium magnet winding wires and bunched paper-insulated copper magnet winding wires. It markets and sells the products through its brand KSH. The company's key product segments are Specialised magnet winding wires and Standard magnet winding wires, with the majority of revenue generated from the sales of Specialised magnet winding wires.
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