FDCNSE:FDC -0.57%85 Gross Margin % is 64.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 65.46. GuruFocus rates NSE:FDC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹479.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Drug Manufacturers companies, FDC ranks better than 79.36% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FDC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,792 Mil. FDC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,848 Mil. Therefore, FDC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FDC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FDC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.54 Med: 65.46 Max: 67.73
Current: 67.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of FDC was 67.73%. The lowest was 61.54%. And the median was 65.46%.
NSE:FDC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.36% of 935
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 48.54
vs NSE:FDC: 67.25
FDC had a gross margin of 64.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FDC was 0.20% per year.
FDC (NSE:FDC) 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
FDC had a gross margin of 64.84% 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.
FDC Gross Margin % Related Terms
FDC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FDC'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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, FDC'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.
FDC Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, FDC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FDC'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.
FDC (NSE:FDC) has a Gross Margin % of 64.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.46. Over the past decade, FDC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.54 to 67.73. According to the industry distribution chart, FDC ranks #193 out of 935 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is FDC's Gross Margin % too high?
FDC's current Gross Margin % of 64.84% is near median its 10-year median of 65.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.54 to a high of 67.73. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. FDC's value of 64.84% is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FDC ranks #193 out of 935 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FDC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FDC's Gross Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, FDC ranks #193 out of 935 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FDC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. FDC's value of 64.84% is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FDC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.54 to 67.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.46 vs. the industry median of 48.54, FDC 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.54, based on 935 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. FDC's current Gross Margin % of 64.84% is 33.6% 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 FDC and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FDC's current Gross Margin % is 64.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC (NSE:FDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹479.74, compared to a current price of ₹408.30 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.46 and 33.6% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 48.54. FDC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 FDC (NSE:FDC), the current Gross Margin % is 64.84% 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 FDC (NSE:FDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹408.30 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹479.74.
GuruFocus considers FDC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FDC:
Gross Margin %: 64.84% (near median its 10-year median of 65.46)
GF Value™: ₹479.74 vs. price of ₹408.30 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#193 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FDC Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading pharmaceutical products. It has its presence in numerous therapeutic segments including anti-infectives, gastrointestinal treatments, ophthalmics, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, cardiovascular solutions, anti-diabetics, and others. The company's different pharmaceutical products are marketed through brands such as Electral, Enerzal, Zifi, Zocon, Vitcofol, Otek Ac Neo, Amodep AT, Simyl MCT Oil, and many others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from India and the rest from the United States of America, and other regions.
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