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Tirupati Starch & ChemicalsBOM:524582 +3.75%59 Gross Margin % is 32.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 12.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:524582 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹159.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals ranks better than 57.6% on this metric.
BOM:524582's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.6% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs BOM:524582: 29.57
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals had a gross margin of 32.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals had a gross margin of 32.97% 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.
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals'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.
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tirupati Starch & Chemicals'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.
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals (BOM:524582) has a Gross Margin % of 32.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tirupati Starch & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 12.83. Over the past decade, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 29.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals ranks #809 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 32.97% is 157% above median its 10-year median of 12.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 29.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' value of 32.97% is 25.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals ranks #809 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals ranks #809 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tirupati Starch & Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' value of 32.97% is 25.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 29.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.83 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals 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 1,908 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. Tirupati Starch & Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 32.97% is 25.1% 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 Tirupati Starch & Chemicals 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. Tirupati Starch & Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 32.97%, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 12.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tirupati Starch & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals (BOM:524582) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹159.56, compared to a current price of ₹166.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.97%, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 12.83 and 25.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Tirupati Starch & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Tirupati Starch & Chemicals (BOM:524582), the current Gross Margin % is 32.97% 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 Tirupati Starch & Chemicals (BOM:524582) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tirupati Starch & Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹166.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹159.56.
GuruFocus considers Tirupati Starch & Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:524582:
Gross Margin %: 32.97% (157% above median its 10-year median of 12.83)
GF Value™: ₹159.56 vs. price of ₹166.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#809 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524582 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tirupati Starch & Chemicals Ltd operates in the starch industry. The company is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and distribution of Maize Starch Powder, Dextrose Anhydrous, Starch, White Dextrin, and Yellow Dextrin as its main products and its by-products in local as well as international markets.
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