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Krishival FoodsBOM:544416 +0.37%73 Gross Margin % is 27.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 29.67. GuruFocus rates BOM:544416 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹659.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Krishival Foods ranks better than 59.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krishival Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544416'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.39 Med: 29.67 Max: 35.01
Current: 30.36
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Krishival Foods was 35.01%. The lowest was 19.39%. And the median was 29.67%.
BOM:544416's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.26% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs BOM:544416: 30.36
Krishival Foods had a gross margin of 27.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Krishival Foods was -0.40% 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
Krishival Foods had a gross margin of 27.45% 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.
Krishival Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Krishival Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krishival 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, Krishival 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.
Krishival Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krishival Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krishival 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.
Krishival Foods (BOM:544416) has a Gross Margin % of 27.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Krishival Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.67. Over the past decade, Krishival Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.39 to 35.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #779 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Krishival Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Krishival Foods' current Gross Margin % of 27.45% is near median its 10-year median of 29.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.39 to a high of 35.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Krishival Foods' value of 27.45% is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #779 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krishival Foods has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krishival Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Krishival Foods ranks #779 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Krishival Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Krishival Foods' value of 27.45% is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Krishival Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.39 to 35.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.67 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Krishival 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 26.35, based on 1,912 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. Krishival Foods's current Gross Margin % of 27.45% is 4.2% 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 Krishival Foods 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. Krishival Foods's current Gross Margin % is 27.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krishival Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishival Foods (BOM:544416) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹659.93, compared to a current price of ₹406.95 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.67 and 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Krishival Foods' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Krishival Foods (BOM:544416), the current Gross Margin % is 27.45% 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 Krishival Foods (BOM:544416) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishival Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹406.95 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹659.93.
GuruFocus considers Krishival Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:544416:
Gross Margin %: 27.45% (near median its 10-year median of 29.67)
GF Value™: ₹659.93 vs. price of ₹406.95 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#779 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:544416 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krishival Foods Ltd is engaged in processing raw cashew nuts into finished cashew kernels in different flavors. It caters to the domestic market with a network of more than thirty distributors across India. In addition to processing raw cashews, it is also engaged in the business of organic manure which is prepared by using by-products like husk and other biodegradable material left after the processing of the raw cashews. The company has only one business segment being processing of nuts and other dry fruits. It generates maximum revenue from India, and also has its presence outside India.
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