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Lotus Chocolate CoBOM:523475 -0.33%46 Gross Margin % is 5.98% as of Jun. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 14.44. GuruFocus rates BOM:523475 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus Chocolate Co ranks worse than 87.39% on this metric.
Lotus Chocolate Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Chocolate Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:523475'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.12 Med: 14.44 Max: 17.19
Current: 9.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lotus Chocolate Co was 17.19%. The lowest was 6.12%. And the median was 14.44%.
BOM:523475's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.39% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.46
vs BOM:523475: 9.22
Lotus Chocolate Co had a gross margin of 5.98% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lotus Chocolate Co was -3.30% per year.
Lotus Chocolate Co (BOM:523475) 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
Lotus Chocolate Co had a gross margin of 5.98% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Lotus Chocolate Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lotus Chocolate Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Chocolate Co'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:523475 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Lotus Chocolate Co'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.
Lotus Chocolate Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus Chocolate Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Chocolate Co'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.
Lotus Chocolate Co (BOM:523475) has a Gross Margin % of 5.98% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lotus Chocolate Co and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 14.44. Over the past decade, Lotus Chocolate Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 17.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Chocolate Co ranks #1670 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Lotus Chocolate Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lotus Chocolate Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.98% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 14.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 17.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. Lotus Chocolate Co's value of 5.98% is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Chocolate Co ranks #1670 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Chocolate Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Chocolate Co's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus Chocolate Co ranks #1670 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lotus Chocolate Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. Lotus Chocolate Co's value of 5.98% is 77.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lotus Chocolate Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 17.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.44 vs. the industry median of 26.46, Lotus Chocolate Co 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 26.46, 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. Lotus Chocolate Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.98% is 77.4% 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 Lotus Chocolate Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Chocolate Co's current Gross Margin % is 5.98%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 14.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Chocolate Co stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Chocolate Co (BOM:523475) has a current Gross Margin % of 5.98%. The current Gross Margin % is 5.98%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 14.44 and 77.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.46. Lotus Chocolate Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Lotus Chocolate Co (BOM:523475), the current Gross Margin % is 5.98% as of Jun. 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.
Lotus Chocolate Co Ltd manufactures the finest chocolates, cocoa products, and cocoa derivatives, sourcing high-quality cocoa beans from both Indian and international markets. Lotus Chocolate produces a wide variety of chocolatey heaven products, which include Choco Drops, Choco Bars, Cocoa Powder, Choco Slab, Cocoa Butter, Chukles, and Giftings.
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