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The historical rank and industry rank for Jhandewalas Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540850'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.37 Med: -0.36 Max: 14.56
Current: 8.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jhandewalas Foods was 14.56%. The lowest was -23.37%. And the median was -0.36%.
BOM:540850's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.47% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs BOM:540850: 8.19
Jhandewalas Foods had a gross margin of 9.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jhandewalas Foods was 0.00% 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
Jhandewalas Foods had a gross margin of 9.00% 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.
Jhandewalas Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jhandewalas Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jhandewalas Foods'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, Jhandewalas Foods'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.
Jhandewalas Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jhandewalas Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jhandewalas Foods'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.
Jhandewalas Foods (BOM:540850) has a Gross Margin % of 9.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jhandewalas Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jhandewalas Foods ranks #1707 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.5%.
Is Jhandewalas Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Jhandewalas Foods' current Gross Margin % is 9.00%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Jhandewalas Foods' value of 9.00% is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jhandewalas Foods ranks #1707 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jhandewalas Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jhandewalas Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jhandewalas Foods ranks #1707 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jhandewalas Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Jhandewalas Foods' value of 9.00% is 65.8% below this benchmark. 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. Jhandewalas Foods's current Gross Margin % of 9.00% is 65.8% 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 Jhandewalas Foods 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. Jhandewalas Foods's current Gross Margin % is 9.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jhandewalas Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jhandewalas Foods (BOM:540850) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹124.67, compared to a current price of ₹22.45 — trading 82% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.00% and 65.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Jhandewalas Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Jhandewalas Foods (BOM:540850), the current Gross Margin % is 9.00% 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 Jhandewalas Foods (BOM:540850) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jhandewalas Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.45 is trading 82% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹124.67.
GuruFocus considers Jhandewalas Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540850:
Gross Margin %: 9.00%
GF Value™: ₹124.67 vs. price of ₹22.45 (82% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1707 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jhandewalas Foods Ltd is a dairy and food company. This is a packaged food company. The company products include Desi Ghee, Godhenu Cow Ghee, Naman's Gold Ghee, Poha, Mangodi, Daliya, Raita Boondi, and Papad. The company is engaged in one business segment which is the manufacturing of food products.
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