Western Carriers (India)NSE:WCIL -3.80%36 Gross Margin % is 6.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:WCIL with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Western Carriers (India) ranks worse than 87.31% on this metric.
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) 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
Western Carriers (India) had a gross margin of 6.32% 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.
Western Carriers (India) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Western Carriers (India) 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:WCIL vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Carriers (India)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Carriers (India)'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.
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a Gross Margin % of 6.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.56. Over the past decade, Western Carriers (India)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.81 to 9.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #853 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Western Carriers (India)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Western Carriers (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 6.32% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.81 to a high of 9.22. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 6.32% is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #853 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Carriers (India) has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Carriers (India)'s Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Carriers (India) ranks #853 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Western Carriers (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Western Carriers (India)'s value of 6.32% is 69% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Carriers (India)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.81 to 9.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.56 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Western Carriers (India) 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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. Western Carriers (India)'s current Gross Margin % of 6.32% is 69% 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 Western Carriers (India) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Carriers (India)'s current Gross Margin % is 6.32%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Carriers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL) has a current Gross Margin % of 6.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 6.32%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.56 and 69% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Western Carriers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Western Carriers (India) (NSE:WCIL), the current Gross Margin % is 6.32% 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.
Western Carriers (India) Ltd is a private, asset-light 4PL logistics company focused on rail-based multi-modal transportation. With expertise in road, rail, and sea/river movement, it handles domestic and EXIM cargo across India. The company offers a comprehensive range of logistics services, including single window logistics, multimodal transport, rail and road transport, cargo handling, customs house agency, ocean and air freight, and warehousing. As a key player in the Indian logistics industry, the company provides integrated transportation, warehousing, and ancillary services to meet diverse customer needs.
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