VA Tech WabagNSE:WABAG +5.16%84 Gross Margin % is 21.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.19. GuruFocus rates NSE:WABAG with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,788.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, VA Tech Wabag ranks better than 56.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for VA Tech Wabag's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WABAG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.23 Med: 22.19 Max: 23.84
Current: 23.84
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of VA Tech Wabag was 23.84%. The lowest was 20.23%. And the median was 22.19%.
NSE:WABAG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.29% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs NSE:WABAG: 23.84
VA Tech Wabag had a gross margin of 21.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for VA Tech Wabag was 2.60% per year.
VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) 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
VA Tech Wabag had a gross margin of 21.27% 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.
VA Tech Wabag Gross Margin % Related Terms
VA Tech Wabag Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VA Tech Wabag'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:WABAG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VA Tech Wabag'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.
VA Tech Wabag Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VA Tech Wabag's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VA Tech Wabag'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.
VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) has a Gross Margin % of 21.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on VA Tech Wabag and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.19. Over the past decade, VA Tech Wabag's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.23 to 23.84. According to the industry distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #751 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is VA Tech Wabag's Gross Margin % too high?
VA Tech Wabag's current Gross Margin % of 21.27% is near median its 10-year median of 22.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.23 to a high of 23.84. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. VA Tech Wabag's value of 21.27% is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #751 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VA Tech Wabag has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VA Tech Wabag's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #751 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts VA Tech Wabag in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. VA Tech Wabag's value of 21.27% is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, VA Tech Wabag's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.23 to 23.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.19 vs. the industry median of 20.79, VA Tech Wabag 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 20.79, 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. VA Tech Wabag's current Gross Margin % of 21.27% is 2.3% 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 VA Tech Wabag and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VA Tech Wabag's current Gross Margin % is 21.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VA Tech Wabag stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,788.81, compared to a current price of ₹2,190.30 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.19 and 2.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. VA Tech Wabag's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG), the current Gross Margin % is 21.27% 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.
Is VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VA Tech Wabag stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,190.30 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,788.81.
GuruFocus considers VA Tech Wabag to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WABAG:
Gross Margin %: 21.27% (near median its 10-year median of 22.19)
GF Value™: ₹1,788.81 vs. price of ₹2,190.30 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Construction median (#751 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WABAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VA Tech Wabag Ltd provides engineering solutions in the water treatment industry. The group is engaged in the construction and maintenance of water treatment plants. The company design completes and operates drinking water and wastewater plants for both the municipal and industrial sectors. The company offers sustained solutions for special customer needs through a comprehensive range of services and technologies. The company provides lifecycle solutions, including conceptualization, design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, construction, and operations and maintenance services. It has two geographical operating segments which are India and Rest of world, where it makes majority of the revenue from India.
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