Indong Tea CoBOM:543769 51 Gross Margin % is 69.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 89.31. GuruFocus rates BOM:543769 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Indong Tea Co ranks better than 98.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indong Tea Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543769'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.22 Med: 89.31 Max: 93.29
Current: 90.57
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Indong Tea Co was 93.29%. The lowest was 77.22%. And the median was 89.31%.
BOM:543769's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.89% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BOM:543769: 90.57
Indong Tea Co had a gross margin of 69.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Indong Tea Co was -0.90% per year.
Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) 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
Indong Tea Co had a gross margin of 69.57% 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.
Indong Tea Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Indong Tea Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indong Tea 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:543769 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Indong Tea 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.
Indong Tea Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Indong Tea Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indong Tea 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.
Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) has a Gross Margin % of 69.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Indong Tea Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 89.31. Over the past decade, Indong Tea Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.22 to 93.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #21 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Indong Tea Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Indong Tea Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.57% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 89.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.22 to a high of 93.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Indong Tea Co's value of 69.57% is 163.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #21 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indong Tea Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indong Tea Co's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Indong Tea Co ranks #21 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Indong Tea Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Indong Tea Co's value of 69.57% is 163.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Indong Tea Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.22 to 93.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.31 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Indong Tea Co has consistently been above 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 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Indong Tea Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.57% is 163.8% 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 Indong Tea Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indong Tea Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.57%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 89.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indong Tea Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14.45, compared to a current price of ₹8.10 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.57%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 89.31 and 163.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Indong Tea Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769), the current Gross Margin % is 69.57% 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 Indong Tea Co (BOM:543769) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indong Tea Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.10 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.45.
GuruFocus considers Indong Tea Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543769:
Gross Margin %: 69.57% (22% below median its 10-year median of 89.31)
GF Value™: ₹14.45 vs. price of ₹8.10 (43.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#21 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indong Tea Co Ltd is involved in cultivating, manufacturing, and selling tea. The company's main business is the production of tea, which is sold through auction centers and as bulk or private sales. Their product portfolio includes CTC (Crush/Cut, Tear, Curl) Black Tea and a Dairy Unit.
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