Ismail IndustriesKAR:ISIL -1.30%86 Gross Margin % is 19.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 19.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISIL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨1,886.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ismail Industries ranks worse than 68.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ismail Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.87 Med: 19.89 Max: 22.43
Current: 18.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ismail Industries was 22.43%. The lowest was 17.87%. And the median was 19.89%.
KAR:ISIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.63% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs KAR:ISIL: 18.39
Ismail Industries had a gross margin of 19.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ismail Industries was -0.10% 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
Ismail Industries had a gross margin of 19.16% 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.
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Ismail Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ismail Industries'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.
KAR:ISIL vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Ismail Industries'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.
Ismail Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ismail Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ismail Industries'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.
Ismail Industries (KAR:ISIL) has a Gross Margin % of 19.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ismail Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.89. Over the past decade, Ismail Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.87 to 22.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Ismail Industries ranks #1304 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Ismail Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Ismail Industries' current Gross Margin % of 19.16% is near median its 10-year median of 19.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.87 to a high of 22.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Ismail Industries' value of 19.16% is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ismail Industries ranks #1304 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ismail Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ismail Industries' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ismail Industries ranks #1304 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ismail Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Ismail Industries' value of 19.16% is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ismail Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.87 to 22.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.89 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Ismail Industries 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 1,900 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. Ismail Industries's current Gross Margin % of 19.16% is 27.3% 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 Ismail Industries 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. Ismail Industries's current Gross Margin % is 19.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ismail Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ismail Industries (KAR:ISIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,886.44, compared to a current price of ₨1,932.52 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.89 and 27.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Ismail Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ismail Industries (KAR:ISIL), the current Gross Margin % is 19.16% 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 Ismail Industries (KAR:ISIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ismail Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨1,932.52 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,886.44.
GuruFocus considers Ismail Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISIL:
Gross Margin %: 19.16% (near median its 10-year median of 19.89)
GF Value™: ₨1,886.44 vs. price of ₨1,932.52 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1304 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ismail Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of sugar confectionery items, biscuits, potato chips, and cast polypropylene film under the brands of CandyLand, Bisconni, SnackCity, and Astro Films respectively. Its operating segments are the Food segment and Plastic segment.
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