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Prakash Pipes's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹552 Mil. Prakash Pipes's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,983 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Prakash Pipes's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹552 Mil. Prakash Pipes's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,232 Mil. Therefore, Prakash Pipes's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.73%.
Prakash Pipes had a gross margin of 24.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Prakash Pipes was 31.04%. The lowest was 23.11%. And the median was 25.05%.
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
Prakash Pipes had a gross margin of 24.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Prakash Pipes Gross Profit Related Terms
Prakash Pipes Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prakash Pipes's Gross Profit 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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Prakash Pipes's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Prakash Pipes Gross Profit vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Prakash Pipes's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash Pipes's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹1,983 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) has a Gross Profit of ₹1,983 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Prakash Pipes and its competitors.
Is Prakash Pipes' Gross Profit too high?
Prakash Pipes' current Gross Profit is ₹1,983 Mil. Overall, Prakash Pipes has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Pipes' Gross Profit compare to TT and JCI?
Prakash Pipes' Gross Profit of ₹1,983 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Construction company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Construction industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Prakash Pipes and its competitors. Prakash Pipes's current Gross Profit is ₹1,983 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Pipes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹425.58, compared to a current price of ₹272.65 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₹1,983 Mil. Prakash Pipes' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL), the current Gross Profit is ₹1,983 Mil 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 Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹272.65 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹425.58.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Pipes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PPL:
Gross Profit: ₹1,983 Mil
GF Value™: ₹425.58 vs. price of ₹272.65 (35.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Pipes Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of PVC pipes and fittings. It offers products such as Agri Pipes, Column Pipes, Plumbing Pipes, Casing Pipes, SWR Pipes, Garden Pipes, and their related Fittings. Its segments are PVC Pipe and fittings, and Flexible Packaging. It generates the majority of its revenue from PVC Pipe and fittings.
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