Kewal Kiran ClothingNSE:KKCL -0.34%85 Net Margin % is 9.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:KKCL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹862.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KKCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.59 Med: 14.89 Max: 18.02
Current: 11.65
NSE:KKCL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.76% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs NSE:KKCL: 11.65
Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Net Margin % Related Terms
Kewal Kiran Clothing Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net 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:KKCL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net 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.
Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) has a Net Margin % of 9.57% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 14.89. Over the past decade, Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.59 to 18.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #138 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin % too high?
Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Net Margin % of 9.57% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.59 to a high of 18.02. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 9.57% is 265.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #138 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kewal Kiran Clothing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewal Kiran Clothing's Net Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kewal Kiran Clothing ranks #138 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kewal Kiran Clothing in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Kewal Kiran Clothing's value of 9.57% is 265.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewal Kiran Clothing's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.59 to 18.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Kewal Kiran Clothing 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 Net Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.62, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Net Margin % of 9.57% is 265.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kewal Kiran Clothing and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewal Kiran Clothing's current Net Margin % is 9.57%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 14.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewal Kiran Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹862.48, compared to a current price of ₹504.55 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.57%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 265.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.62. Kewal Kiran Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL), the current Net Margin % is 9.57% 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 Kewal Kiran Clothing (NSE:KKCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewal Kiran Clothing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹504.55 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹862.48.
GuruFocus considers Kewal Kiran Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KKCL:
Net Margin %: 9.57% (36% below median its 10-year median of 14.89)
GF Value™: ₹862.48 vs. price of ₹504.55 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 265.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#138 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KKCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd is engaged into manufacturing, marketing and retailing of branded readymade garments and finished accessories. Its brands include Killer, Easies, LawmanPg3, K-Lounge, and Integrity. The company has a presence in Asia, the Middle East, and others.
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