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ADF FoodsBOM:519183 +3.47%84 Gross Margin % is 59.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 48.17. GuruFocus rates BOM:519183 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹293.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ADF Foods ranks better than 90.58% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ADF Foods's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,161 Mil. ADF Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,967 Mil. Therefore, ADF Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:519183'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.56 Med: 48.17 Max: 60.08
Current: 60.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ADF Foods was 60.08%. The lowest was 40.56%. And the median was 48.17%.
BOM:519183's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.58% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs BOM:519183: 60.08
ADF Foods had a gross margin of 59.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ADF Foods was 6.60% per year.
ADF Foods (BOM:519183) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
ADF Foods had a gross margin of 59.00% 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.
ADF Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
ADF Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADF 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, ADF 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.
ADF Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ADF Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADF 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.
ADF Foods (BOM:519183) has a Gross Margin % of 59.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ADF Foods and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 48.17. Over the past decade, ADF Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.56 to 60.08. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #180 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is ADF Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
ADF Foods' current Gross Margin % of 59.00% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 48.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.56 to a high of 60.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. ADF Foods' value of 59.00% is 123.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #180 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ADF Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, ADF Foods ranks #180 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ADF Foods in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. ADF Foods' value of 59.00% is 123.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ADF Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.56 to 60.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.17 vs. the industry median of 26.35, ADF Foods 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 26.35, based on 1,911 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. ADF Foods's current Gross Margin % of 59.00% is 123.9% 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 ADF Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Foods's current Gross Margin % is 59.00%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 48.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Foods (BOM:519183) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹293.70, compared to a current price of ₹307.40 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.00%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 48.17 and 123.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. ADF Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 ADF Foods (BOM:519183), the current Gross Margin % is 59.00% 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 ADF Foods (BOM:519183) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.40 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹293.70.
GuruFocus considers ADF Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:519183:
Gross Margin %: 59.00% (22% above median its 10-year median of 48.17)
GF Value™: ₹293.70 vs. price of ₹307.40 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#180 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADF Foods Ltd is an Indian-based company that operates in the business of processed and preserved foods. Its business activities include manufacturing and trading of processed food products including pickles, pastes, chutneys, ready-to-eat items, paste and sauces, frozen foods, spices, and canned vegetables in brine. The company's operating segments are Processed food and Distribution Business. The company's products are offered under the brand names Ashoka, Camel, Truly Indian, Aeroplane, Nate's, PJ's Organics, ADF Soul, and Khansaama.
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