Chaman Lal Setia ExportsNSE:CLSEL -0.55%92 Gross Margin % is 24.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 20.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLSEL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹279.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chaman Lal Setia Exports ranks worse than 57.11% on this metric.
NSE:CLSEL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.11% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.365
vs NSE:CLSEL: 23.18
Chaman Lal Setia Exports had a gross margin of 24.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chaman Lal Setia Exports was -1.10% 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
Chaman Lal Setia Exports had a gross margin of 24.70% 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.
Chaman Lal Setia Exports Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chaman Lal Setia Exports 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chaman Lal Setia Exports'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.
Chaman Lal Setia Exports Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chaman Lal Setia Exports's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chaman Lal Setia Exports'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.
Chaman Lal Setia Exports (NSE:CLSEL) has a Gross Margin % of 24.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chaman Lal Setia Exports and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 20.97. Over the past decade, Chaman Lal Setia Exports' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.92 to 24.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Chaman Lal Setia Exports ranks #1085 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Chaman Lal Setia Exports' Gross Margin % too high?
Chaman Lal Setia Exports' current Gross Margin % of 24.70% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 20.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.92 to a high of 24.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chaman Lal Setia Exports' value of 24.70% is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chaman Lal Setia Exports ranks #1085 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chaman Lal Setia Exports has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chaman Lal Setia Exports' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chaman Lal Setia Exports ranks #1085 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chaman Lal Setia Exports in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chaman Lal Setia Exports' value of 24.70% is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chaman Lal Setia Exports' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.92 to 24.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.97 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Chaman Lal Setia Exports 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. Chaman Lal Setia Exports's current Gross Margin % of 24.70% is 6.3% 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 Chaman Lal Setia Exports 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. Chaman Lal Setia Exports's current Gross Margin % is 24.70%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 20.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chaman Lal Setia Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chaman Lal Setia Exports (NSE:CLSEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹279.34, compared to a current price of ₹291.10 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.70%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 20.97 and 6.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Chaman Lal Setia Exports' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Chaman Lal Setia Exports (NSE:CLSEL), the current Gross Margin % is 24.70% 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 Chaman Lal Setia Exports (NSE:CLSEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chaman Lal Setia Exports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹291.10 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹279.34.
GuruFocus considers Chaman Lal Setia Exports to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CLSEL:
Gross Margin %: 24.70% (18% above median its 10-year median of 20.97)
GF Value™: ₹279.34 vs. price of ₹291.10 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1085 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CLSEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd manages rice mills in India. It produces raw basmati rice and parboiled basmati rice. The company's diverse product line covers products, such as Sella Rice, Bhatti Sella, Rice for Diabetic people, Smoked rice, and Pesticide Residue-free rice. It has only one reportable segment, which is the Manufacturing, trading, and marketing of rice. Its basmati product range includes Mithas Basmati Rice, Begum Basmati Rice, and Nezzah Indian Basmati Rice. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Exports.
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