NSE:DALMIASUG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.11% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:DALMIASUG: 26.87
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries had a gross margin of 33.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (NSE:DALMIASUG) 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
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries had a gross margin of 33.22% 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Gross Margin % Chart
NSE:DALMIASUG vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalmia Bharat Sugar and 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (NSE:DALMIASUG) has a Gross Margin % of 33.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 27.75. Over the past decade, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.05 to 39.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #929 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 27.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.05 to a high of 39.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' value of 33.22% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #929 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #929 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' value of 33.22% is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.05 to 39.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.75 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is 26% 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and 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. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 27.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (NSE:DALMIASUG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹418.05, compared to a current price of ₹326.20 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 27.75 and 26% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (NSE:DALMIASUG), the current Gross Margin % is 33.22% 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (NSE:DALMIASUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹326.20 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹418.05.
GuruFocus considers Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DALMIASUG:
Gross Margin %: 33.22% (20% above median its 10-year median of 27.75)
GF Value™: ₹418.05 vs. price of ₹326.20 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#929 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DALMIASUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Business Description
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of sugar, generation of power, manufacturing of Industrial alcohol, and manufacturing of refractory products. The group's operating segments are Own Manufactured Sugar, Distillery, and Others. The Own Manufactured Sugar segment of the company derives the majority of its revenue and includes the manufacture and marketing of sugar. The Distillery segment includes the production and sale of ethanol and ENA, and the Others segment includes magnesite, travel, and electronics activities of the company. Geographically, the group has its presence in both domestic and overseas markets, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the domestic market, representing the sale of its products to customers located in India.
67GF Score
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