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MRP AgroBOM:543262 -5.02%89 Gross Margin % is 9.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 4.90. GuruFocus rates BOM:543262 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹80.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, MRP Agro ranks worse than 79.41% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MRP Agro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹13.3 Mil. MRP Agro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹137.4 Mil. Therefore, MRP Agro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MRP Agro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543262'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 4.9 Max: 12.43
Current: 12.43
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of MRP Agro was 12.43%. The lowest was 3.74%. And the median was 4.90%.
BOM:543262's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.41% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs BOM:543262: 12.43
MRP Agro had a gross margin of 9.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MRP Agro was 26.80% per year.
MRP Agro (BOM:543262) 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
MRP Agro had a gross margin of 9.69% 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.
MRP Agro Gross Margin % Related Terms
MRP Agro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MRP Agro'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:543262 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, MRP Agro'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.
MRP Agro Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MRP Agro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MRP Agro'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.
MRP Agro (BOM:543262) has a Gross Margin % of 9.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MRP Agro and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 4.90. Over the past decade, MRP Agro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, MRP Agro ranks #243 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is MRP Agro's Gross Margin % too high?
MRP Agro's current Gross Margin % of 9.69% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 4.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 12.43. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. MRP Agro's value of 9.69% is 59.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MRP Agro ranks #243 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MRP Agro has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MRP Agro's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, MRP Agro ranks #243 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MRP Agro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. MRP Agro's value of 9.69% is 59.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MRP Agro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 12.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.90 vs. the industry median of 24.06, MRP Agro 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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. MRP Agro's current Gross Margin % of 9.69% is 59.7% 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 MRP Agro and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MRP Agro's current Gross Margin % is 9.69%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 4.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MRP Agro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MRP Agro (BOM:543262) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹80.26, compared to a current price of ₹89.76 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.69%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 4.90 and 59.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. MRP Agro's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 MRP Agro (BOM:543262), the current Gross Margin % is 9.69% 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 MRP Agro (BOM:543262) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MRP Agro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹89.76 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹80.26.
GuruFocus considers MRP Agro to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543262:
Gross Margin %: 9.69% (98% above median its 10-year median of 4.90)
GF Value™: ₹80.26 vs. price of ₹89.76 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#243 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543262 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MRP Agro Ltd is engaged in trading and import and export of food grains, fly-ash, and coal products. Company purchases the food grains, fly-ash and coal from local market by way of auction in large quantity and further sale the Products after clearing the Quality check to the wholesalers with a business model B2B (Business to Business Basis) as it deals in bulk trading of food grains, fly-ash and coal.
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