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Prima AgroBOM:519262 +0.73%65 Gross Margin % is 80.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 93.53. GuruFocus rates BOM:519262 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹20.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Prima Agro ranks better than 99.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Prima Agro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22.4 Mil. Prima Agro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹27.9 Mil. Therefore, Prima Agro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prima Agro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:519262'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.23 Med: 93.53 Max: 95.27
Current: 93.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Prima Agro was 95.27%. The lowest was 14.23%. And the median was 93.53%.
BOM:519262's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.06% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs BOM:519262: 93.28
Prima Agro had a gross margin of 80.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Prima Agro was -0.60% per year.
Prima Agro (BOM:519262) 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
Prima Agro had a gross margin of 80.43% 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.
Prima Agro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Prima Agro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prima Agro'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, Prima Agro'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.
Prima Agro Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Prima Agro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prima Agro'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.
Prima Agro (BOM:519262) has a Gross Margin % of 80.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Prima Agro and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 93.53. Over the past decade, Prima Agro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.23 to 95.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Prima Agro ranks #18 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Prima Agro's Gross Margin % too high?
Prima Agro's current Gross Margin % of 80.43% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 93.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.23 to a high of 95.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Prima Agro's value of 80.43% is 205.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prima Agro ranks #18 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prima Agro has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prima Agro's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Prima Agro ranks #18 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Prima Agro in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Prima Agro's value of 80.43% is 205.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Prima Agro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.23 to 95.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.53 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Prima Agro 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. Prima Agro's current Gross Margin % of 80.43% is 205.2% 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 Prima Agro 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. Prima Agro's current Gross Margin % is 80.43%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 93.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prima Agro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Agro (BOM:519262) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.93, compared to a current price of ₹13.75 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.43%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 93.53 and 205.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Prima Agro's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Prima Agro (BOM:519262), the current Gross Margin % is 80.43% 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 Prima Agro (BOM:519262) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Agro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹13.75 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.93.
GuruFocus considers Prima Agro to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:519262:
Gross Margin %: 80.43% (14% below median its 10-year median of 93.53)
GF Value™: ₹20.93 vs. price of ₹13.75 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#18 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519262 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prima Agro Ltd is engaged in manufacturing cattle feeds. It is engaged in the manufacturing of ready-mixed compound cattle feed in pellet form of 70kg and 50kg packing. The company also does contract-based manufacturing as per formulae, specifications, and instructions as to the quantity of raw material and the quality of the finished products given by the customers. Geographically, the company only caters to the domestic market.
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