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United FoodbrandsBOM:543283 -5.00%60 Gross Margin % is 43.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 42.29. GuruFocus rates BOM:543283 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹559.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Restaurants companies, United Foodbrands ranks worse than 55.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Foodbrands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543283'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.08 Med: 42.29 Max: 64.59
Current: 42.27
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of United Foodbrands was 64.59%. The lowest was 36.08%. And the median was 42.29%.
BOM:543283's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.24% of 353
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.66
vs BOM:543283: 42.27
United Foodbrands had a gross margin of 43.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for United Foodbrands was 3.40% per year.
United Foodbrands (BOM:543283) 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
United Foodbrands had a gross margin of 43.59% 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.
United Foodbrands Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Foodbrands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Foodbrands'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:543283 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, United Foodbrands'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.
United Foodbrands Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Foodbrands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Foodbrands'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.
United Foodbrands (BOM:543283) has a Gross Margin % of 43.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Foodbrands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.29. Over the past decade, United Foodbrands' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.08 to 64.59. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foodbrands ranks #195 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is United Foodbrands' Gross Margin % too high?
United Foodbrands' current Gross Margin % of 43.59% is near median its 10-year median of 42.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.08 to a high of 64.59. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. United Foodbrands' value of 43.59% is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foodbrands ranks #195 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Foodbrands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foodbrands' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, United Foodbrands ranks #195 out of 353 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Foodbrands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. United Foodbrands' value of 43.59% is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, United Foodbrands' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.08 to 64.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.29 vs. the industry median of 45.66, United Foodbrands 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.66, based on 353 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. United Foodbrands's current Gross Margin % of 43.59% is 4.5% 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 United Foodbrands and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foodbrands's current Gross Margin % is 43.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foodbrands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foodbrands (BOM:543283) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹559.92, compared to a current price of ₹701.30 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.29 and 4.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.66. United Foodbrands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 United Foodbrands (BOM:543283), the current Gross Margin % is 43.59% 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 United Foodbrands (BOM:543283) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foodbrands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹701.30 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹559.92.
GuruFocus considers United Foodbrands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543283:
Gross Margin %: 43.59% (near median its 10-year median of 42.29)
GF Value™: ₹559.92 vs. price of ₹701.30 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% below the Restaurants median (#195 of 353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Foodbrands Ltd is a casual dining restaurant in India. The company offers good quality food offerings, ambiance, and services to customers. The brands of the company include Shires Bakery, Bello Artizano, Waffle Amour, and Toasteez, which specifically focus on the biscuit, bakery, confectionery, and sandwich sectors.
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