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Astron MultigrainBOM:544628 -4.99%18 Gross Margin % is 15.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 18.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:544628 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astron Multigrain ranks worse than 73.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astron Multigrain's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544628'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.93 Med: 18.22 Max: 20.89
Current: 15.93
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Astron Multigrain was 20.89%. The lowest was 15.93%. And the median was 18.22%.
BOM:544628's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.98% of 1910
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BOM:544628: 15.93
Astron Multigrain had a gross margin of 15.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astron Multigrain 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
Astron Multigrain had a gross margin of 15.93% 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.
Astron Multigrain Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astron Multigrain Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astron Multigrain'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.
Astron Multigrain Gross Margin % Chart
Astron Multigrain Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
18.56
16.83
20.89
17.87
Astron Multigrain Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
19.54
15.93
BOM:544628 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astron Multigrain'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.
Astron Multigrain Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astron Multigrain's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astron Multigrain'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.
Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628) has a Gross Margin % of 15.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astron Multigrain and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 18.22. Over the past decade, Astron Multigrain's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.93 to 20.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1413 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Astron Multigrain's Gross Margin % too high?
Astron Multigrain's current Gross Margin % of 15.93% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 18.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.93 to a high of 20.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Astron Multigrain's value of 15.93% is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1413 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astron Multigrain has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Multigrain's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astron Multigrain ranks #1413 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astron Multigrain in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Astron Multigrain's value of 15.93% is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Astron Multigrain's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.93 to 20.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.22 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Astron Multigrain 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 26.37, based on 1,910 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. Astron Multigrain's current Gross Margin % of 15.93% is 39.6% 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 Astron Multigrain 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. Astron Multigrain's current Gross Margin % is 15.93%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 18.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Multigrain stock overvalued right now?
Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.93%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.93%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 18.22 and 39.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Astron Multigrain's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Astron Multigrain (BOM:544628), the current Gross Margin % is 15.93% 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.
Astron Multigrain Ltd is in the business of manufacturing of instant noodles. The company manufactures noodles on a contract manufacturing basis. It also manufactures noodles under its own brand, 'Astron's Swagy Noodles', available in one variant - Mast Masala (Classic flavour). The company is also engaged in the manufacturing of noodle bhujiya and papad. It operates in a single reportable business segment: manufacture and supply of Instant Noodles and other Ready to Eat/ Ready to Cook products to its customers across India. The majority of its revenue is derived from the manufacturing and sale of instant noodles.
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