NSE:BECTORFOOD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.84% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:BECTORFOOD: 45.20
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities had a gross margin of 46.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities had a gross margin of 46.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:BECTORFOOD vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities'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.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mrs Bectors Food Specialities'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.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) has a Gross Margin % of 46.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mrs Bectors Food Specialities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.88. Over the past decade, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.61 to 46.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #364 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Gross Margin % too high?
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' current Gross Margin % of 46.15% is near median its 10-year median of 44.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.61 to a high of 46.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' value of 46.15% is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #364 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #364 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mrs Bectors Food Specialities in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' value of 46.15% is 75% above this benchmark. Historically, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.61 to 46.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.88 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities 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 26.37, 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. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's current Gross Margin % of 46.15% is 75% 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 Mrs Bectors Food Specialities 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. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's current Gross Margin % is 46.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mrs Bectors Food Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹310.02, compared to a current price of ₹182.67 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.88 and 75% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD), the current Gross Margin % is 46.15% 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.
Is Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹182.67 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹310.02.
GuruFocus considers Mrs Bectors Food Specialities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BECTORFOOD:
Gross Margin %: 46.15% (near median its 10-year median of 44.88)
GF Value™: ₹310.02 vs. price of ₹182.67 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#364 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BECTORFOOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Business Description
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing food products, catering to both domestic and export markets. Its product portfolio comprises breads, buns, pizza bases, cookies, and others, which are marketed through Cremica and English Oven brands. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other countries.
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