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City Crops AgroBOM:544000 +5.00%47 Gross Margin % is 12.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates BOM:544000 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹9.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, City Crops Agro ranks worse than 99.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Crops Agro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544000'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.2 Med: 5.84 Max: 7.2
Current: -19.2
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of City Crops Agro was 7.20%. The lowest was -19.20%. And the median was 5.84%.
BOM:544000's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.06% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs BOM:544000: -19.20
City Crops Agro had a gross margin of 12.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for City Crops Agro was 0.00% per year.
City Crops Agro (BOM:544000) 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
City Crops Agro had a gross margin of 12.41% 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.
City Crops Agro Gross Margin % Related Terms
City Crops Agro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Crops 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:544000 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, City Crops 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.
City Crops Agro Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, City Crops Agro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Crops 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.
City Crops Agro (BOM:544000) has a Gross Margin % of 12.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City Crops Agro and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, City Crops Agro ranks #1893 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is City Crops Agro's Gross Margin % too high?
City Crops Agro's current Gross Margin % of 12.41% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. City Crops Agro's value of 12.41% is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Crops Agro ranks #1893 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Crops Agro has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Crops Agro's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, City Crops Agro ranks #1893 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places City Crops Agro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. City Crops Agro's value of 12.41% is 52.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 26.35, City Crops 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,911 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. City Crops Agro's current Gross Margin % of 12.41% is 52.9% 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 City Crops Agro and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Crops Agro's current Gross Margin % is 12.41%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Crops Agro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Crops Agro (BOM:544000) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹9.60, compared to a current price of ₹29.61 — trading 208.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.41%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 52.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. City Crops Agro's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 11 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 City Crops Agro (BOM:544000), the current Gross Margin % is 12.41% 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 City Crops Agro (BOM:544000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Crops Agro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹29.61 is trading 208.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹9.60.
GuruFocus considers City Crops Agro to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:544000:
Gross Margin %: 12.41% (113% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: ₹9.60 vs. price of ₹29.61 (208.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1893 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:544000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Crops Agro Ltd is engaged in the business of trading of products like seeds, and agricultural produces mainly Rice, Wheat, Onions, Potato, Tomato, Isabgol, and Pulses. It has an integrated online platform that includes products such as cereals, oil seeds, pulses, and vegetables. The company is also engaged in contract manufacturing for agricultural produce such as Cucumber, Onion, and Castor. The company is mainly engaged in a single segment, i.e., Trading in Agricultural Products.
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