Chatha FoodsBOM:544151 +1.70%35 Gross Margin % is 28.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 26.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:544151 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chatha Foods ranks better than 53.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chatha Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544151'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.5 Med: 26.83 Max: 28.7
Current: 27.85
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chatha Foods was 28.70%. The lowest was 21.50%. And the median was 26.83%.
BOM:544151's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.79% of 1898
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BOM:544151: 27.85
Chatha Foods had a gross margin of 28.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chatha Foods was 3.70% per year.
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
Chatha Foods had a gross margin of 28.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Chatha Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chatha Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chatha Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chatha Foods'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.
Chatha Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chatha Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chatha Foods'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.
Chatha Foods (BOM:544151) has a Gross Margin % of 28.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chatha Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.83. Over the past decade, Chatha Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.50 to 28.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #877 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Chatha Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Chatha Foods' current Gross Margin % of 28.99% is near median its 10-year median of 26.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.50 to a high of 28.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Chatha Foods' value of 28.99% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #877 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chatha Foods has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chatha Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chatha Foods ranks #877 out of 1898 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chatha Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Chatha Foods' value of 28.99% is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Chatha Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.50 to 28.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.83 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Chatha Foods 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 26.36, based on 1,898 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. Chatha Foods's current Gross Margin % of 28.99% is 10% 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 Chatha Foods 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. Chatha Foods's current Gross Margin % is 28.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chatha Foods stock overvalued right now?
Chatha Foods (BOM:544151) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.99%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.83 and 10% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Chatha Foods' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Chatha Foods (BOM:544151), the current Gross Margin % is 28.99% 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.
Chatha Foods Ltd is a frozen food processor, serving top QSRs (Quick Serving Restaurants), CDRs (Casual Dining Restaurants), and other players in the HoReCa (Hotel-Restaurant-Catering) segment. Its product portfolio includes three categories: Non-Vegetarian, Vegetarian, and Plant-Based. Non-Vegetarian: Manufactures and sells non-vegetarian products such as pizza toppings, sandwich fillings, burger patties, snacks, and more to QSR's, CDR's, and other HoReCa segment players. Vegetarian: Manufactures and sells vegetarian products such as pizza toppings, sandwich fillings, burger patties, taco fillings. Plant-Based: It manufactures and sells plant-based products such as plant-based sausages, salami, and pepperoni; Indian snacks like kebabs, tikkas & samosas; plant-based nuggets & burger.
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