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Vishwaraj Sugar IndustriesBOM:542852 -0.93%58 Gross Margin % is 15.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 17.87. GuruFocus rates BOM:542852 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹9.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries ranks worse than 90.67% on this metric.
BOM:542852's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.67% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs BOM:542852: 7.58
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries had a gross margin of 15.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries had a gross margin of 15.32% 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.
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries 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:542852 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Vishwaraj Sugar 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.
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishwaraj Sugar 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.
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries (BOM:542852) has a Gross Margin % of 15.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vishwaraj Sugar Industries and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 17.87. Over the past decade, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.58 to 25.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries ranks #1730 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' current Gross Margin % of 15.32% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 25.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' value of 15.32% is 41.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries ranks #1730 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries ranks #1730 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vishwaraj Sugar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' value of 15.32% is 41.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.58 to 25.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.87 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Vishwaraj Sugar 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. Vishwaraj Sugar Industries's current Gross Margin % of 15.32% is 41.8% 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 Vishwaraj Sugar 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. Vishwaraj Sugar Industries's current Gross Margin % is 15.32%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 17.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishwaraj Sugar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries (BOM:542852) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹9.06, compared to a current price of ₹5.32 — trading 41.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.32%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.87 and 41.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Vishwaraj Sugar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Vishwaraj Sugar Industries (BOM:542852), the current Gross Margin % is 15.32% 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 Vishwaraj Sugar Industries (BOM:542852) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishwaraj Sugar Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.32 is trading 41.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹9.06.
GuruFocus considers Vishwaraj Sugar Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542852:
Gross Margin %: 15.32% (14% below median its 10-year median of 17.87)
GF Value™: ₹9.06 vs. price of ₹5.32 (41.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1730 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542852 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Ltd is an integrated sugarcane-based company operating from a manufacturing facility in Belgaum District, Karnataka, India. The company produces sugar and allied products such as rectified spirits, extra-neutral spirits, Indian made liquor, vinegar, compost, and carbon dioxide. It also operates a co-generation unit that generates power, including surplus electricity for commercial sale, utilizing by-products like bagasse and molasses. The company's revenue is predominantly derived from sugar production, power generation, and distillery products. It operates across five main segments: Sugar, Co-Generation, Distillery, Indian Made Liquor (IML), and Vinegar.
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