NSE:VPRPL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.63% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs NSE:VPRPL: 8.21
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia had a gross margin of -59.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vishnu Prakash R Punglia was -3.00% per year.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) 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
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia had a gross margin of -59.85% 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.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia 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.
NSE:VPRPL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia'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.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishnu Prakash R Punglia'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.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) has a Gross Margin % of -59.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vishnu Prakash R Punglia and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.21 to 20.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #1459 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Gross Margin % too high?
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's current Gross Margin % is -59.85%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.21 to a high of 20.95. Based on the distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #1459 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia ranks #1459 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vishnu Prakash R Punglia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Historically, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.21 to 20.95 over the past decade. 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 1,724 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. 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia 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. Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's current Gross Margin % is -59.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishnu Prakash R Punglia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹103.19, compared to a current price of ₹29.05 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -59.85%. Vishnu Prakash R Punglia's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL), the current Gross Margin % is -59.85% 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 Vishnu Prakash R Punglia (NSE:VPRPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹29.05 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹103.19.
GuruFocus considers Vishnu Prakash R Punglia to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VPRPL:
Gross Margin %: -59.85%
GF Value™: ₹103.19 vs. price of ₹29.05 (71.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VPRPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Ltd is a distinguished engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company engaged in the business of construction and infrastructure development in India. Its principal business operations are broadly divided into four categories: Water & Sanitation Programs; Railway Projects; Road Projects and Sewage, Civil & Others.
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