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Diligent IndustriesBOM:531153 +0.49%69 Gross Margin % is 11.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates BOM:531153 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Diligent Industries ranks worse than 86.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diligent Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531153'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 5.01 Max: 9.42
Current: 9.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Diligent Industries was 9.42%. The lowest was 2.63%. And the median was 5.01%.
BOM:531153's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.84% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs BOM:531153: 9.42
Diligent Industries had a gross margin of 11.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Diligent Industries was 12.10% 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
Diligent Industries had a gross margin of 11.78% 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.
Diligent Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Diligent Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diligent Industries'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, Diligent Industries'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.
Diligent Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diligent Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diligent Industries'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.
Diligent Industries (BOM:531153) has a Gross Margin % of 11.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Diligent Industries and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, Diligent Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Diligent Industries ranks #1657 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Diligent Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Diligent Industries' current Gross Margin % of 11.78% is 135% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 9.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Diligent Industries' value of 11.78% is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diligent Industries ranks #1657 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diligent Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diligent Industries' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Diligent Industries ranks #1657 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Diligent Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Diligent Industries' value of 11.78% is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Diligent Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Diligent Industries 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 26.35, 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. Diligent Industries's current Gross Margin % of 11.78% is 55.3% 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 Diligent Industries 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. Diligent Industries's current Gross Margin % is 11.78%, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diligent Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Industries (BOM:531153) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.73, compared to a current price of ₹2.04 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.78%, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 55.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Diligent Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Diligent Industries (BOM:531153), the current Gross Margin % is 11.78% 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 Diligent Industries (BOM:531153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2.04 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.73.
GuruFocus considers Diligent Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531153:
Gross Margin %: 11.78% (135% above median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: ₹2.73 vs. price of ₹2.04 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1657 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diligent Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of production/extraction of rice bran oil, Palm oil, cottonseed oil, groundnut oil and other allied products. The firm is also engaged in the business of processing oilseeds. The company is also engaged in the Selling, Marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical drugs.
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