Dabur IndiaNSE:DABUR +0.57%94 Gross Margin % is 48.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 48.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:DABUR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹575.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dabur India ranks better than 83.05% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dabur India's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,679 Mil. Dabur India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹30,380 Mil. Therefore, Dabur India's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dabur India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DABUR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.72 Med: 48.42 Max: 50.18
Current: 48.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dabur India was 50.18%. The lowest was 44.72%. And the median was 48.42%.
NSE:DABUR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.05% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:DABUR: 48.28
Dabur India had a gross margin of 48.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dabur India was -0.10% per year.
Dabur India (NSE:DABUR) 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
Dabur India had a gross margin of 48.32% 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.
Dabur India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dabur India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dabur India'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:DABUR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Dabur India'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.
Dabur India Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dabur India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dabur India'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.
Dabur India (NSE:DABUR) has a Gross Margin % of 48.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dabur India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.42. Over the past decade, Dabur India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.72 to 50.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Dabur India ranks #322 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Dabur India's Gross Margin % too high?
Dabur India's current Gross Margin % of 48.32% is near median its 10-year median of 48.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.72 to a high of 50.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dabur India's value of 48.32% is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dabur India ranks #322 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dabur India has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dabur India's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dabur India ranks #322 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dabur India in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dabur India's value of 48.32% is 83.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dabur India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.72 to 50.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.42 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Dabur India 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. Dabur India's current Gross Margin % of 48.32% is 83.2% 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 Dabur India 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. Dabur India's current Gross Margin % is 48.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dabur India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dabur India (NSE:DABUR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹575.27, compared to a current price of ₹426.30 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.42 and 83.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Dabur India's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Dabur India (NSE:DABUR), the current Gross Margin % is 48.32% 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 Dabur India (NSE:DABUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dabur India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹426.30 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹575.27.
GuruFocus considers Dabur India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DABUR:
Gross Margin %: 48.32% (near median its 10-year median of 48.42)
GF Value™: ₹575.27 vs. price of ₹426.30 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#322 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DABUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dabur India Ltd is an Indian FMCG company. Dabur operates in various consumer product categories: hair care, oral care, healthcare, skin care, home and personal care foods. Its portfolio includes the following separate brand identities, promoting a product category: Dabur, for natural healthcare products; Real, for fruit juices and drinks; Vatika, for premium personal care; Hajmola, for digestives; and Fem for skin-care products. The operating segments of the company are; Consumer care, Food, Retail, and others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Consumer care business which represents the sales of home care, personal care, and health care products.
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