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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
Paradeep Phosphates had a gross margin of 28.05% 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.
Paradeep Phosphates Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paradeep Phosphates Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paradeep Phosphates'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:543530 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Paradeep Phosphates'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.
Paradeep Phosphates Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Paradeep Phosphates's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paradeep Phosphates'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.
Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) has a Gross Margin % of 28.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #121 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Paradeep Phosphates' Gross Margin % too high?
Paradeep Phosphates' current Gross Margin % is 28.05%. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Paradeep Phosphates' value of 28.05% is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #121 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paradeep Phosphates has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paradeep Phosphates' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #121 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Paradeep Phosphates in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Paradeep Phosphates' value of 28.05% is 13.1% above 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 245 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. Paradeep Phosphates's current Gross Margin % of 28.05% is 13.1% above 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 Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paradeep Phosphates's current Gross Margin % is 28.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paradeep Phosphates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.49, compared to a current price of ₹140.10 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.05% and 13.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Paradeep Phosphates' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530), the current Gross Margin % is 28.05% 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 Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹140.10 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.49.
GuruFocus considers Paradeep Phosphates to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543530:
Gross Margin %: 28.05%
GF Value™: ₹229.49 vs. price of ₹140.10 (39% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% above the Agriculture median (#121 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd is a producer of phosphatic fertilizers. Its portfolio spans a broad range of NPK grades, DAP, Urea, and MOP, along with other solutions such as nano fertilisers and crop-specific formulations, supporting sustainable, efficient, and high-yield farming practices. The products are marketed under brands such as Jai Kisaan and Navratna. In addition, the company also offers gypsum, HFSA, sulphuric acid, and ammonia as part of its industrial offerings. Its business activity falls within a single operating segment, Fertilizers and Other Trading Materials.
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