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Saboo Sodium ChloroBOM:530461 -0.49%60 Gross Margin % is 102.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 44.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:530461 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹25.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saboo Sodium Chloro ranks better than 87.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saboo Sodium Chloro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530461'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.29 Med: 44.98 Max: 62.27
Current: 54.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Saboo Sodium Chloro was 62.27%. The lowest was 27.29%. And the median was 44.98%.
BOM:530461's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.25% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BOM:530461: 54.07
Saboo Sodium Chloro had a gross margin of 102.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saboo Sodium Chloro was 10.10% 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
Saboo Sodium Chloro had a gross margin of 102.21% 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.
Saboo Sodium Chloro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saboo Sodium Chloro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saboo Sodium Chloro'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, Saboo Sodium Chloro'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.
Saboo Sodium Chloro Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saboo Sodium Chloro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saboo Sodium Chloro'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.
Saboo Sodium Chloro (BOM:530461) has a Gross Margin % of 102.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saboo Sodium Chloro and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 44.98. Over the past decade, Saboo Sodium Chloro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.29 to 62.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Saboo Sodium Chloro ranks #243 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Saboo Sodium Chloro's Gross Margin % too high?
Saboo Sodium Chloro's current Gross Margin % of 102.21% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 44.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.29 to a high of 62.27. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Saboo Sodium Chloro's value of 102.21% is 287.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saboo Sodium Chloro ranks #243 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saboo Sodium Chloro has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saboo Sodium Chloro's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saboo Sodium Chloro ranks #243 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saboo Sodium Chloro in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Saboo Sodium Chloro's value of 102.21% is 287.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saboo Sodium Chloro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.29 to 62.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.98 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Saboo Sodium Chloro 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 26.36, 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. Saboo Sodium Chloro's current Gross Margin % of 102.21% is 287.8% 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 Saboo Sodium Chloro 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. Saboo Sodium Chloro's current Gross Margin % is 102.21%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 44.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saboo Sodium Chloro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saboo Sodium Chloro (BOM:530461) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹25.60, compared to a current price of ₹12.13 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 102.21%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 44.98 and 287.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Saboo Sodium Chloro's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Saboo Sodium Chloro (BOM:530461), the current Gross Margin % is 102.21% 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 Saboo Sodium Chloro (BOM:530461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saboo Sodium Chloro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.13 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹25.60.
GuruFocus considers Saboo Sodium Chloro to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530461:
Gross Margin %: 102.21% (127% above median its 10-year median of 44.98)
GF Value™: ₹25.60 vs. price of ₹12.13 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 287.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#243 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saboo Sodium Chloro Ltd operates a salt refinery in India. The company's operating include Salt Business; Energy and Resort. It generates maximum revenue from the Salt Business.
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