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Davangere Sugar CoBOM:543267 +0.65%74 Gross Margin % is 20.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 36.49. GuruFocus rates BOM:543267 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,905 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Davangere Sugar Co ranks better than 74.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Davangere Sugar Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543267'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.4 Med: 36.49 Max: 44.61
Current: 39.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Davangere Sugar Co was 44.61%. The lowest was 17.40%. And the median was 36.49%.
BOM:543267's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.33% of 1905
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs BOM:543267: 39.34
Davangere Sugar Co had a gross margin of 20.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Davangere Sugar Co was 5.30% per year.
Davangere Sugar Co (BOM:543267) 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
Davangere Sugar Co had a gross margin of 20.30% 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.
Davangere Sugar Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Davangere Sugar Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Davangere Sugar Co'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:543267 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Davangere Sugar Co'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.
Davangere Sugar Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Davangere Sugar Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Davangere Sugar Co'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.
Davangere Sugar Co (BOM:543267) has a Gross Margin % of 20.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Davangere Sugar Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 36.49. Over the past decade, Davangere Sugar Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 44.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Davangere Sugar Co ranks #489 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Davangere Sugar Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Davangere Sugar Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.30% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 36.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 44.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Davangere Sugar Co's value of 20.30% is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Davangere Sugar Co ranks #489 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Davangere Sugar Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Davangere Sugar Co's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Davangere Sugar Co ranks #489 out of 1905 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Davangere Sugar Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Davangere Sugar Co's value of 20.30% is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Davangere Sugar Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 44.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.49 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Davangere Sugar Co 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 26.36, based on 1,905 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. Davangere Sugar Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.30% is 23% 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 Davangere Sugar Co 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. Davangere Sugar Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.30%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 36.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Davangere Sugar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Davangere Sugar Co (BOM:543267) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.33, compared to a current price of ₹3.12 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.30%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 36.49 and 23% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Davangere Sugar Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Davangere Sugar Co (BOM:543267), the current Gross Margin % is 20.30% 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 Davangere Sugar Co (BOM:543267) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Davangere Sugar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.12 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.33.
GuruFocus considers Davangere Sugar Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543267:
Gross Margin %: 20.30% (44% below median its 10-year median of 36.49)
GF Value™: ₹3.33 vs. price of ₹3.12 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#489 of 1905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543267 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Davangere Sugar Co Ltd is engaged in the business of Sugar Manufacturing (By-product Molasses) from Sugarcane and Co-generation of Electricity Power. The Company is operating in various business segments, such as Sugar, Co-Generation, Aviation and Distillery. Geographically the company operates in single location India.
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