Patanjali FoodsBOM:500368 +0.39%77 Gross Margin % is 12.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 8.43. GuruFocus rates BOM:500368 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹679.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Patanjali Foods ranks worse than 79.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patanjali Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500368'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.8 Med: 8.43 Max: 14.57
Current: 13.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Patanjali Foods was 14.57%. The lowest was 6.80%. And the median was 8.43%.
BOM:500368's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.01% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BOM:500368: 13.40
Patanjali Foods had a gross margin of 12.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Patanjali Foods was 9.60% 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
Patanjali Foods had a gross margin of 12.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Patanjali Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Patanjali Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patanjali Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Patanjali Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patanjali Foods'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.
Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) has a Gross Margin % of 12.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Patanjali Foods and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 8.43. Over the past decade, Patanjali Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.80 to 14.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #1506 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Patanjali Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Patanjali Foods' current Gross Margin % of 12.03% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.80 to a high of 14.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Patanjali Foods' value of 12.03% is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #1506 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Patanjali Foods has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patanjali Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Patanjali Foods ranks #1506 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Patanjali Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Patanjali Foods' value of 12.03% is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Patanjali Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.80 to 14.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.43 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Patanjali 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Patanjali Foods's current Gross Margin % of 12.03% is 54.4% 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 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 Patanjali Foods 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. Patanjali Foods's current Gross Margin % is 12.03%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 8.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patanjali Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹679.22, compared to a current price of ₹413.90 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.03%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.43 and 54.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Patanjali Foods' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368), the current Gross Margin % is 12.03% 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 Patanjali Foods (BOM:500368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patanjali Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹413.90 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹679.22.
GuruFocus considers Patanjali Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500368:
Gross Margin %: 12.03% (43% above median its 10-year median of 8.43)
GF Value™: ₹679.22 vs. price of ₹413.90 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1506 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patanjali Foods Ltd is engaged in the business of processing oilseeds and refining crude oil for edible use. It operates through the following segments: Edible Oils, Food & FMCG, and Wind Power Generation. The Edible Oils Crude oils segment includes Refined oils, Vanaspati, Bakery fats, seed extractions and other related products. The Food & FMCG segment includes various types of Food Products, Nutraceuticals, Biscuits, Noodles, Breakfast Cereals, Textured Soya protein and other related products. The Wind Power Generation segment involves electricity generation from windmills.
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