Instal KrakowWAR:INK -0.26%73 Gross Margin % is 30.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 16.73. GuruFocus rates WAR:INK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of zł36.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Instal Krakow ranks better than 72.18% 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
Instal Krakow had a gross margin of 30.83% 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.
Instal Krakow Gross Margin % Related Terms
Instal Krakow Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instal Krakow'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.
WAR:INK vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Instal Krakow'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.
Instal Krakow Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Instal Krakow's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instal Krakow'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.
Instal Krakow (WAR:INK) has a Gross Margin % of 30.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Instal Krakow and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, Instal Krakow's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.08 to 32.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Instal Krakow ranks #478 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Instal Krakow's Gross Margin % too high?
Instal Krakow's current Gross Margin % of 30.83% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.08 to a high of 32.41. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Instal Krakow's value of 30.83% is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Instal Krakow ranks #478 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Instal Krakow has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instal Krakow's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Instal Krakow ranks #478 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Instal Krakow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Instal Krakow's value of 30.83% is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Instal Krakow's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.08 to 32.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Instal Krakow 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. Instal Krakow's current Gross Margin % of 30.83% is 48.3% 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 Instal Krakow 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. Instal Krakow's current Gross Margin % is 30.83%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instal Krakow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instal Krakow (WAR:INK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł36.63, compared to a current price of zł38.50 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.83%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 48.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Instal Krakow's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Instal Krakow (WAR:INK), the current Gross Margin % is 30.83% 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 Instal Krakow (WAR:INK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instal Krakow stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł38.50 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł36.63.
GuruFocus considers Instal Krakow to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:INK:
Gross Margin %: 30.83% (84% above median its 10-year median of 16.73)
GF Value™: zł36.63 vs. price of zł38.50 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Construction median (#478 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:INK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Instal Krakow SA is a Poland-based company engaged in the engineering and construction industry. The company's operating segments include Construction and assembly activity, Industrial production, Development activity, Foreign activity, and Production services.
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