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Chothani FoodsBOM:540681 55 EBITDA Margin % is 2.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 5.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks worse than 66.99% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Chothani Foods's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1.16 Mil. Chothani Foods's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹43.78 Mil. Therefore, Chothani Foods's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.64%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Chothani Foods EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Chothani Foods EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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BOM:540681 vs KHC, GIS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
Chothani Foods EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's EBITDA 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.
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.64% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 5.50. Over the past decade, Chothani Foods' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.90 to 9.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1311 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Chothani Foods' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Chothani Foods' current EBITDA Margin % of 2.64% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 9.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Chothani Foods' value of 2.64% is 70.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1311 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1311 out of 1957 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Chothani Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00. Chothani Foods' value of 2.64% is 70.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chothani Foods' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.90 to 9.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.50 vs. the industry median of 9.00, Chothani Foods 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.00, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chothani Foods's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.64% is 70.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current EBITDA Margin % is 2.64%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.64%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 5.50 and 70.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.00. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.64% 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43.
GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:
EBITDA Margin %: 2.64% (52% below median its 10-year median of 5.50)
GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1311 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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