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Prima IndustriesBOM:531246 -0.48%60 Gross Margin % is 76.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 50.60. GuruFocus rates BOM:531246 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹20.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Prima Industries ranks better than 99.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prima Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531246'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.23 Med: 50.6 Max: 98.75
Current: 96.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Prima Industries was 98.75%. The lowest was 17.23%. And the median was 50.60%.
BOM:531246's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.42% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs BOM:531246: 96.65
Prima Industries had a gross margin of 76.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Prima Industries was 19.20% per year.
Prima Industries (BOM:531246) 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
Prima Industries had a gross margin of 76.66% 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.
Prima Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Prima Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prima 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, Prima 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.
Prima Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Prima Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prima 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.
Prima Industries (BOM:531246) has a Gross Margin % of 76.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Prima Industries and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 50.60. Over the past decade, Prima Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.23 to 98.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #11 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Prima Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Prima Industries' current Gross Margin % of 76.66% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 50.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.23 to a high of 98.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Prima Industries' value of 76.66% is 190.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #11 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prima Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prima Industries' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Prima Industries ranks #11 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Prima Industries in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Prima Industries' value of 76.66% is 190.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Prima Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.23 to 98.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.60 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Prima Industries 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 1,907 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. Prima Industries's current Gross Margin % of 76.66% is 190.8% 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 Prima Industries 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. Prima Industries's current Gross Margin % is 76.66%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 50.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prima Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Industries (BOM:531246) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹20.21, compared to a current price of ₹18.73 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.66%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 50.60 and 190.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Prima Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Prima Industries (BOM:531246), the current Gross Margin % is 76.66% 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 Prima Industries (BOM:531246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prima Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.73 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹20.21.
GuruFocus considers Prima Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531246:
Gross Margin %: 76.66% (52% above median its 10-year median of 50.60)
GF Value™: ₹20.21 vs. price of ₹18.73 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#11 of 1907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prima Industries Ltd is an edible oil refinery company based in India. The principal activities of the company are manufacturing, extracting, producing, refining, importing, exporting, trading, and distributing all kinds of extraction of edible oils, non-edible oils, animal Feeds, and refined oils. The company's core business activities are categorized into two key segments; Cattle Feed division and Oil Cake Processing division.
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