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DSM Fresh FoodsBOM:544568 -7.73%17 Gross Margin % is 25.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 28.60. GuruFocus rates BOM:544568 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, DSM Fresh Foods ranks better than 57.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSM Fresh Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544568'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.24 Med: 28.6 Max: 34.85
Current: 25.79
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of DSM Fresh Foods was 34.85%. The lowest was 23.24%. And the median was 28.60%.
BOM:544568's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.89% of 304
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs BOM:544568: 25.79
DSM Fresh Foods had a gross margin of 25.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DSM Fresh Foods was 0.00% 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
DSM Fresh Foods had a gross margin of 25.79% 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
DSM Fresh Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Gross Margin % Chart
DSM Fresh Foods Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
23.24
26.93
28.60
34.85
29.16
DSM Fresh Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
25.79
BOM:544568 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DSM Fresh Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM Fresh 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.
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a Gross Margin % of 25.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 28.60. Over the past decade, DSM Fresh Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.24 to 34.85. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #128 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is DSM Fresh Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
DSM Fresh Foods' current Gross Margin % of 25.79% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 28.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.24 to a high of 34.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 25.79% is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #128 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DSM Fresh Foods has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM Fresh Foods' Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, DSM Fresh Foods ranks #128 out of 304 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DSM Fresh Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. DSM Fresh Foods' value of 25.79% is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DSM Fresh Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.24 to 34.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.60 vs. the industry median of 24.06, DSM Fresh 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 304 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. DSM Fresh Foods's current Gross Margin % of 25.79% is 7.2% 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 DSM Fresh Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM Fresh Foods's current Gross Margin % is 25.79%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 28.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM Fresh Foods stock overvalued right now?
DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.79%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.79%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 28.60 and 7.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. DSM Fresh Foods' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 DSM Fresh Foods (BOM:544568), the current Gross Margin % is 25.79% 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.
DSM Fresh Foods Ltd is a fresh meat and ready-to-cook/eat non-veg products retailer. It is an online meat delivery company committed to revolutionize the way customers experience and enjoy quality non-veg food. With a user-friendly website and mobile application that offers a diverse selection of fresh and hygienically sourced meats, ranging from succulent cuts of mutton, poultry and seafood to exotic options.
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