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Dhampure Speciality SugarsBOM:531923 +1.15%80 Gross Margin % is 23.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 39.27. GuruFocus rates BOM:531923 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹151.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dhampure Speciality Sugars ranks better than 66.34% on this metric.
BOM:531923's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.34% of 1910
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BOM:531923: 33.93
Dhampure Speciality Sugars had a gross margin of 23.64% 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
Dhampure Speciality Sugars had a gross margin of 23.64% 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.
Dhampure Speciality Sugars Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhampure Speciality Sugars 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.
BOM:531923 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Dhampure Speciality Sugars'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.
Dhampure Speciality Sugars Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dhampure Speciality Sugars's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhampure Speciality Sugars'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.
Dhampure Speciality Sugars (BOM:531923) has a Gross Margin % of 23.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhampure Speciality Sugars and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 39.27. Over the past decade, Dhampure Speciality Sugars' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 44.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhampure Speciality Sugars ranks #643 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Dhampure Speciality Sugars' Gross Margin % too high?
Dhampure Speciality Sugars' current Gross Margin % of 23.64% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 39.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.71 to a high of 44.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dhampure Speciality Sugars' value of 23.64% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhampure Speciality Sugars ranks #643 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dhampure Speciality Sugars has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhampure Speciality Sugars' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dhampure Speciality Sugars ranks #643 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dhampure Speciality Sugars in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dhampure Speciality Sugars' value of 23.64% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Dhampure Speciality Sugars' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 44.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.27 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Dhampure Speciality Sugars 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 26.37, based on 1,910 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. Dhampure Speciality Sugars's current Gross Margin % of 23.64% is 10.4% 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 Dhampure Speciality Sugars and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhampure Speciality Sugars's current Gross Margin % is 23.64%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 39.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhampure Speciality Sugars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhampure Speciality Sugars (BOM:531923) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹151.13, compared to a current price of ₹123.10 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.64%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 39.27 and 10.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Dhampure Speciality Sugars' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dhampure Speciality Sugars (BOM:531923), the current Gross Margin % is 23.64% 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 Dhampure Speciality Sugars (BOM:531923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhampure Speciality Sugars stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹123.10 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹151.13.
GuruFocus considers Dhampure Speciality Sugars to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531923:
Gross Margin %: 23.64% (40% below median its 10-year median of 39.27)
GF Value™: ₹151.13 vs. price of ₹123.10 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#643 of 1910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dhampure Speciality Sugars Ltd is an India-based specialty sugar manufacturer. The company is involved in multifaceted businesses, including manufacturing, consulting, marketing, imports, and exports. Its products include Brown sugar, Demerara, Muscovado sugar, Icing sugar, Coffee crystals, Castor sugar, Golden syrup, Jaggery, and Treacle. In addition, the company processes manufactured spices. It sells the products in India and also exports them to other countries, of which the prime revenue is generated within India.
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