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Dhaval PackagingBOM:544854 -1.82%17 Gross Margin % is 28.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 21.10. GuruFocus rates BOM:544854 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, Dhaval Packaging ranks better than 67.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dhaval Packaging's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544854'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.69 Med: 21.1 Max: 28.15
Current: 28.15
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dhaval Packaging was 28.15%. The lowest was 11.69%. And the median was 21.10%.
BOM:544854's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.86% of 392
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.395
vs BOM:544854: 28.15
Dhaval Packaging had a gross margin of 28.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dhaval Packaging 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
Dhaval Packaging had a gross margin of 28.15% 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.
Dhaval Packaging Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhaval Packaging Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dhaval Packaging'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.
Dhaval Packaging Gross Margin % Chart
Dhaval Packaging Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
11.69
16.31
25.88
28.15
Dhaval Packaging Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
11.69
16.31
25.88
28.15
BOM:544854 vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Dhaval Packaging'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.
Dhaval Packaging Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dhaval Packaging's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhaval Packaging'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.
Dhaval Packaging (BOM:544854) has a Gross Margin % of 28.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhaval Packaging and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 21.10. Over the past decade, Dhaval Packaging's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.69 to 28.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhaval Packaging ranks #126 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Dhaval Packaging's Gross Margin % too high?
Dhaval Packaging's current Gross Margin % of 28.15% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.69 to a high of 28.15. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.40. Dhaval Packaging's value of 28.15% is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhaval Packaging ranks #126 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dhaval Packaging has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhaval Packaging's Gross Margin % compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Dhaval Packaging ranks #126 out of 392 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dhaval Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.40. Dhaval Packaging's value of 28.15% is 31.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dhaval Packaging's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.69 to 28.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.10 vs. the industry median of 21.40, Dhaval Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.40, based on 392 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. Dhaval Packaging's current Gross Margin % of 28.15% is 31.6% 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 Dhaval Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhaval Packaging's current Gross Margin % is 28.15%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 21.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhaval Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Dhaval Packaging (BOM:544854) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.15%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.15%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.10 and 31.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.40. Dhaval Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Dhaval Packaging (BOM:544854), the current Gross Margin % is 28.15% 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.
Dhaval Packaging Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of plastic packaging materials, pipe protection material and related products. It caters to industrial clients across various sectors requiring customized packaging solutions. The company's product portfolio is organized into two categories, which also represent its primary reportable segments: 1. In-Mold Labelling (IML) Containers, 2. SAW Pipe Protection Plastic Caps (End Caps). The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the IML Containers segment. Geographically, it operates predominantly in India.
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