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Bannari Amman SugarsBOM:500041 +2.31%69 Gross Margin % is 42.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 26.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:500041 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,150.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bannari Amman Sugars ranks better than 61.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bannari Amman Sugars's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500041'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.56 Med: 26.23 Max: 34.17
Current: 31.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bannari Amman Sugars was 34.17%. The lowest was 21.56%. And the median was 26.23%.
BOM:500041's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.46% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs BOM:500041: 31.27
Bannari Amman Sugars had a gross margin of 42.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bannari Amman Sugars was 8.80% per year.
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
Bannari Amman Sugars had a gross margin of 42.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Bannari Amman Sugars Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bannari Amman Sugars Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bannari Amman Sugars'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.
BOM:500041 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Bannari Amman Sugars'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.
Bannari Amman Sugars Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bannari Amman Sugars's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bannari Amman Sugars'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.
Bannari Amman Sugars (BOM:500041) has a Gross Margin % of 42.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bannari Amman Sugars and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 26.23. Over the past decade, Bannari Amman Sugars' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.56 to 34.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Bannari Amman Sugars ranks #735 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Bannari Amman Sugars' Gross Margin % too high?
Bannari Amman Sugars' current Gross Margin % of 42.33% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 26.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.56 to a high of 34.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Bannari Amman Sugars' value of 42.33% is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bannari Amman Sugars ranks #735 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bannari Amman Sugars has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bannari Amman Sugars' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bannari Amman Sugars ranks #735 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bannari Amman Sugars in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Bannari Amman Sugars' value of 42.33% is 60.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bannari Amman Sugars' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.56 to 34.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.23 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Bannari Amman Sugars 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,907 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. Bannari Amman Sugars's current Gross Margin % of 42.33% is 60.6% 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 Bannari Amman Sugars and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bannari Amman Sugars's current Gross Margin % is 42.33%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 26.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bannari Amman Sugars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bannari Amman Sugars (BOM:500041) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,150.27, compared to a current price of ₹3,540.95 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.33%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 26.23 and 60.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Bannari Amman Sugars' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Bannari Amman Sugars (BOM:500041), the current Gross Margin % is 42.33% 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 Bannari Amman Sugars (BOM:500041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bannari Amman Sugars stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,540.95 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,150.27.
GuruFocus considers Bannari Amman Sugars to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500041:
Gross Margin %: 42.33% (61% above median its 10-year median of 26.23)
GF Value™: ₹3,150.27 vs. price of ₹3,540.95 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#735 of 1907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd is an India based industrial conglomerate engaged in the manufacturing, trading and service activities. The company manufactures and trades in products segment of Sugar, Power, Distillery and Granite products. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Sugar products. The group markets the products in India, and also exports sugar and granite products internationally, of which majority of the revenue is generated from the sales made in India.
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