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Dwarikesh Sugar IndustriesNSE:DWARKESH +0.30%73 Gross Margin % is 5.76% as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 22.81. GuruFocus rates NSE:DWARKESH with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹53.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries ranks worse than 65.27% on this metric.
NSE:DWARKESH's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.27% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs NSE:DWARKESH: 19.72
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries had a gross margin of 5.76% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries had a gross margin of 5.76% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dwarikesh Sugar 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.
NSE:DWARKESH vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Dwarikesh Sugar 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.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dwarikesh Sugar 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.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries (NSE:DWARKESH) has a Gross Margin % of 5.76% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 22.81. Over the past decade, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.15 to 32.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries ranks #1248 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' current Gross Margin % of 5.76% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 22.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.15 to a high of 32.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' value of 5.76% is 78.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries ranks #1248 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries ranks #1248 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dwarikesh Sugar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' value of 5.76% is 78.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.15 to 32.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.81 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries 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 26.35, based on 1,912 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. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries's current Gross Margin % of 5.76% is 78.1% 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 Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries's current Gross Margin % is 5.76%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 22.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dwarikesh Sugar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries (NSE:DWARKESH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹53.68, compared to a current price of ₹42.95 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.76%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 22.81 and 78.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Dwarikesh Sugar Industries (NSE:DWARKESH), the current Gross Margin % is 5.76% as of Jun. 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 Dwarikesh Sugar Industries (NSE:DWARKESH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹42.95 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹53.68.
GuruFocus considers Dwarikesh Sugar Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DWARKESH:
Gross Margin %: 5.76% (75% below median its 10-year median of 22.81)
GF Value™: ₹53.68 vs. price of ₹42.95 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1248 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DWARKESH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd is a multi-faceted, diversified industrial group engaged in the manufacture of the finest grains of sugar and allied products. The business activity of the group functions through Sugar & Co-generation, which derives key revenue, and the Distillery segments. The company's product portfolio includes sugar, ethanol, power, and sanitizers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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