Jyothy LabsBOM:532926 -0.59%86 Gross Margin % is 42.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 46.51. GuruFocus rates BOM:532926 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹390.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Jyothy Labs ranks better than 82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Jyothy Labs's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,071 Mil. Jyothy Labs's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,154 Mil. Therefore, Jyothy Labs's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jyothy Labs's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532926'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.12 Med: 46.51 Max: 49.56
Current: 46.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jyothy Labs was 49.56%. The lowest was 41.12%. And the median was 46.51%.
BOM:532926's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BOM:532926: 46.41
Jyothy Labs had a gross margin of 42.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jyothy Labs was 2.00% 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
Jyothy Labs had a gross margin of 42.93% 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.
Jyothy Labs Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jyothy Labs Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jyothy Labs'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.
BOM:532926 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Jyothy Labs'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.
Jyothy Labs Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jyothy Labs's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jyothy Labs'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.
Jyothy Labs (BOM:532926) has a Gross Margin % of 42.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jyothy Labs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.51. Over the past decade, Jyothy Labs' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.12 to 49.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Jyothy Labs ranks #343 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Jyothy Labs' Gross Margin % too high?
Jyothy Labs' current Gross Margin % of 42.93% is near median its 10-year median of 46.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.12 to a high of 49.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Jyothy Labs' value of 42.93% is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jyothy Labs ranks #343 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jyothy Labs has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jyothy Labs' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jyothy Labs ranks #343 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jyothy Labs in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Jyothy Labs' value of 42.93% is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Jyothy Labs' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.12 to 49.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.51 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Jyothy Labs 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. Jyothy Labs's current Gross Margin % of 42.93% is 62.9% 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 Jyothy Labs 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. Jyothy Labs's current Gross Margin % is 42.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jyothy Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jyothy Labs (BOM:532926) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹390.46, compared to a current price of ₹200.50 — trading 48.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.51 and 62.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Jyothy Labs' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Jyothy Labs (BOM:532926), the current Gross Margin % is 42.93% 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 Jyothy Labs (BOM:532926) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jyothy Labs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹200.50 is trading 48.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹390.46.
GuruFocus considers Jyothy Labs to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532926:
Gross Margin %: 42.93% (near median its 10-year median of 46.51)
GF Value™: ₹390.46 vs. price of ₹200.50 (48.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#343 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532926 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jyothy Labs Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fabric care, dishwashing, personal care, and household insecticide products, and also provides laundry services. Its segments are: Fabric Care, which generates maximum revenue and includes fabric whitener, fabric enhancer, fabric conditioner, detergent powder, detergent liquid and bar soap; Dishwashing, which includes dish wash bar, gel, liquid, dish wash scrubber, dishwash steel scrubber and dishwash powder; Household Insecticides, which includes mosquito repellent coil, liquid, racquet and aerosol; Personal Care, which includes body soap, toothpaste, deodorants, talcum powder, after shave and hand wash; and Others, which includes laundry services, incense sticks, toilet cleaner and floor cleaner.
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