Dhunseri Tea & IndustriesNSE:DTIL -1.51%58 Gross Margin % is 73.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 77.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:DTIL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹254.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dhunseri Tea & Industries ranks better than 99.32% on this metric.
NSE:DTIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.32% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:DTIL: 95.56
Dhunseri Tea & Industries had a gross margin of 73.76% 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
Dhunseri Tea & Industries had a gross margin of 73.76% 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.
Dhunseri Tea & Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhunseri Tea & 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dhunseri Tea & 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.
Dhunseri Tea & Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dhunseri Tea & Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhunseri Tea & 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.
Dhunseri Tea & Industries (NSE:DTIL) has a Gross Margin % of 73.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhunseri Tea & Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.44. Over the past decade, Dhunseri Tea & Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.04 to 98.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhunseri Tea & Industries ranks #13 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Dhunseri Tea & Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Dhunseri Tea & Industries' current Gross Margin % of 73.76% is near median its 10-year median of 77.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.04 to a high of 98.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dhunseri Tea & Industries' value of 73.76% is 179.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhunseri Tea & Industries ranks #13 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dhunseri Tea & Industries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhunseri Tea & Industries' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dhunseri Tea & Industries ranks #13 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dhunseri Tea & Industries in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Dhunseri Tea & Industries' value of 73.76% is 179.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dhunseri Tea & Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.04 to 98.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.44 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Dhunseri Tea & 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. Dhunseri Tea & Industries's current Gross Margin % of 73.76% is 179.7% 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 Dhunseri Tea & 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. Dhunseri Tea & Industries's current Gross Margin % is 73.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhunseri Tea & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhunseri Tea & Industries (NSE:DTIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹254.74, compared to a current price of ₹136.91 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.44 and 179.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Dhunseri Tea & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Dhunseri Tea & Industries (NSE:DTIL), the current Gross Margin % is 73.76% 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 Dhunseri Tea & Industries (NSE:DTIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhunseri Tea & Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹136.91 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹254.74.
GuruFocus considers Dhunseri Tea & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DTIL:
Gross Margin %: 73.76% (near median its 10-year median of 77.44)
GF Value™: ₹254.74 vs. price of ₹136.91 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#13 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DTIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dhunseri Tea & Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of cultivation, manufacture, and sale of tea and macadamia nuts and other allied services relating to the plantation sector across various geographical areas. It has commenced on a trial basis the marketing and sale of tea packets (CHHOTE LAL) in Kolkata through a KIOSK and is exploring the possibility of an e-commerce website. Its offshore expansion of plantation is in Malawi and is the producer of Macadamia. Its tea packaging and blending units are in Dhunseri Tea Estate and Jaipur. It has also launched another brand in the premium segment, namely, BAHIPOOKRI in Rajasthan. The company's reporting segments are India, which derives maximum revenue, and Outside India.
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