VL InfraprojectsNSE:VLINFRA +1.10%46 Gross Margin % is 18.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 28.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:VLINFRA with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, VL Infraprojects ranks worse than 56.14% on this metric.
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
VL Infraprojects had a gross margin of 18.27% 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.
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VL Infraprojects Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VL Infraprojects'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:VLINFRA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VL Infraprojects's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA) has a Gross Margin % of 18.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on VL Infraprojects and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 28.08. Over the past decade, VL Infraprojects' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.78 to 57.66. According to the industry distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #965 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is VL Infraprojects' Gross Margin % too high?
VL Infraprojects' current Gross Margin % of 18.27% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 28.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.78 to a high of 57.66. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. VL Infraprojects' value of 18.27% is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #965 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VL Infraprojects has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VL Infraprojects' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #965 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places VL Infraprojects in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. VL Infraprojects' value of 18.27% is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, VL Infraprojects' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.78 to 57.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.08 vs. the industry median of 20.71, VL Infraprojects 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. VL Infraprojects's current Gross Margin % of 18.27% is 11.8% 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 VL Infraprojects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VL Infraprojects's current Gross Margin % is 18.27%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 28.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VL Infraprojects stock overvalued right now?
VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.27%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.27%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 28.08 and 11.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. VL Infraprojects' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA), the current Gross Margin % is 18.27% 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.
VL Infraprojects Ltd is engaged in construction, laying, and commissioning contracts in infrastructure projects like irrigation and water supply. It operates through two key verticals, contracting and services. This includes procurement, laying, joining, and commissioning of pipelines, supported by civil works, pumping stations, and installation of electro-mechanical equipment for water distribution from the source to the household. The company also undertakes operations and maintenance services for water distribution networks. Its segments include water pipeline construction with O&M, irrigation projects, road construction, building construction, and product sales of construction materials, with the majority of revenue coming from water pipeline construction, including O&M.
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