Cosmo FirstNSE:COSMOFIRST +6.07%72 Gross Margin % is 36.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 30.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:COSMOFIRST with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹880.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Cosmo First ranks better than 80.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cosmo First's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,682 Mil. Cosmo First's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,207 Mil. Therefore, Cosmo First's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosmo First's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COSMOFIRST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.64 Med: 30.31 Max: 35.16
Current: 35.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cosmo First was 35.16%. The lowest was 20.64%. And the median was 30.31%.
NSE:COSMOFIRST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.74% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs NSE:COSMOFIRST: 35.16
Cosmo First had a gross margin of 36.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cosmo First was 1.00% per year.
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Cosmo First had a gross margin of 36.07% 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.
Cosmo First Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cosmo First Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosmo First'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.
NSE:COSMOFIRST vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cosmo First'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.
Cosmo First Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cosmo First's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosmo First'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.
Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) has a Gross Margin % of 36.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cosmo First and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 30.31. Over the past decade, Cosmo First's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.64 to 35.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #73 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Cosmo First's Gross Margin % too high?
Cosmo First's current Gross Margin % of 36.07% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.64 to a high of 35.16. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Cosmo First's value of 36.07% is 69.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #73 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosmo First has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosmo First's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cosmo First ranks #73 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cosmo First in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Cosmo First's value of 36.07% is 69.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosmo First's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.64 to 35.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.31 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Cosmo First 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 21.28, based on 379 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. Cosmo First's current Gross Margin % of 36.07% is 69.5% 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 Cosmo First and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosmo First's current Gross Margin % is 36.07%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 30.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosmo First stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹880.37, compared to a current price of ₹853.10 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.07%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 30.31 and 69.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Cosmo First's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST), the current Gross Margin % is 36.07% 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 Cosmo First (NSE:COSMOFIRST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosmo First stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹853.10 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹880.37.
GuruFocus considers Cosmo First to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COSMOFIRST:
Gross Margin %: 36.07% (19% above median its 10-year median of 30.31)
GF Value™: ₹880.37 vs. price of ₹853.10 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#73 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COSMOFIRST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosmo First Ltd is engaged in specialty films for packaging, lamination, and labeling applications. The company offers sustainable solutions to industries, including food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The segments of the company are packaging, specialty chemicals, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from Packaging.
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