Natraj ProteinsBOM:530119 57 Gross Margin % is 17.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 6.09. GuruFocus rates BOM:530119 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natraj Proteins ranks worse than 87.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natraj Proteins's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530119'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.26 Med: 6.09 Max: 12.61
Current: 8.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Natraj Proteins was 12.61%. The lowest was -2.26%. And the median was 6.09%.
BOM:530119's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.99% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BOM:530119: 8.85
Natraj Proteins had a gross margin of 17.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Natraj Proteins was 0.00% 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
Natraj Proteins had a gross margin of 17.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
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Natraj Proteins Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natraj Proteins'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, Natraj Proteins'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.
Natraj Proteins Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natraj Proteins's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natraj Proteins'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.
Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) has a Gross Margin % of 17.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Natraj Proteins and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1677 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Natraj Proteins' Gross Margin % too high?
Natraj Proteins' current Gross Margin % of 17.40% is 186% above median its 10-year median of 6.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Natraj Proteins' value of 17.40% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1677 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Natraj Proteins has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natraj Proteins' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1677 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Natraj Proteins in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Natraj Proteins' value of 17.40% is 34% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Natraj Proteins 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Natraj Proteins's current Gross Margin % of 17.40% is 34% 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 Natraj Proteins and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natraj Proteins's current Gross Margin % is 17.40%, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 6.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natraj Proteins stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.98, compared to a current price of ₹35.90 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.40%, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 34% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Natraj Proteins' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119), the current Gross Margin % is 17.40% 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 Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natraj Proteins stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹35.90 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.98.
GuruFocus considers Natraj Proteins to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530119:
Gross Margin %: 17.40% (186% above median its 10-year median of 6.09)
GF Value™: ₹28.98 vs. price of ₹35.90 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1677 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natraj Proteins Ltd produces and sells edible oil and related products through solvent extraction of soybeans. Its portfolio includes soybean oil, fats, de-oiled cakes, acid oil, fatty acids, and byproducts such as soya husk. Company is dealing in the two business segment activities i.e., Solvent Extraction including Rice Milling and Commodity Trading. Commodity segment is engaged in wholesale trading of cereals and pulses, including rice, wheat, moong dal, and gram. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India, Natraj Proteins generates majority revenue through the production and sale of edible oils and agricultural commodities, serving the food industry and related markets.
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