Vadilal EnterprisesBOM:519152 70 Gross Margin % is 22.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 22.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:519152 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,825.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Vadilal Enterprises ranks better than 55.08% on this metric.
Vadilal Enterprises Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vadilal Enterprises's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:519152'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.84 Med: 22.45 Max: 28.9
Current: 25.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vadilal Enterprises was 28.90%. The lowest was 16.84%. And the median was 22.45%.
BOM:519152's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.08% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs BOM:519152: 25.15
Vadilal Enterprises had a gross margin of 22.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vadilal Enterprises was -1.40% 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
Vadilal Enterprises had a gross margin of 22.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Vadilal Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vadilal Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vadilal Enterprises's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
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BOM:519152 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Vadilal Enterprises'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.
Vadilal Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vadilal Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vadilal Enterprises'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.
Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) has a Gross Margin % of 22.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vadilal Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.45. Over the past decade, Vadilal Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #137 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Vadilal Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
Vadilal Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 22.58% is near median its 10-year median of 22.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.84 to a high of 28.90. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Vadilal Enterprises' value of 22.58% is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #137 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vadilal Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vadilal Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Vadilal Enterprises ranks #137 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Vadilal Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Vadilal Enterprises' value of 22.58% is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vadilal Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.45 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Vadilal Enterprises 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 305 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. Vadilal Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 22.58% is 6.2% 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 Vadilal Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vadilal Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 22.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vadilal Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,825.97, compared to a current price of ₹9,800.00 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.45 and 6.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Vadilal Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152), the current Gross Margin % is 22.58% 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 Vadilal Enterprises (BOM:519152) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vadilal Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹9,800.00 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,825.97.
GuruFocus considers Vadilal Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:519152:
Gross Margin %: 22.58% (near median its 10-year median of 22.45)
GF Value™: ₹6,825.97 vs. price of ₹9,800.00 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#137 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vadilal Enterprises Ltd is a food and beverage company. The company's primary segment is Food Products which is ice cream, frozen dessert, process food, Flavored milk, and dairy products.
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