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HOAC Foods IndiaNSE:HOACFOODS +1.71%49 Gross Margin % is 29.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 31.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:HOACFOODS with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,909 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HOAC Foods India ranks better than 57.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOAC Foods India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HOACFOODS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.01 Med: 31.21 Max: 35.45
Current: 29.61
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of HOAC Foods India was 35.45%. The lowest was 24.01%. And the median was 31.21%.
NSE:HOACFOODS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.73% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs NSE:HOACFOODS: 29.61
HOAC Foods India had a gross margin of 29.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HOAC Foods India was 5.90% per year.
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) 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
HOAC Foods India had a gross margin of 29.61% 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.
HOAC Foods India Gross Margin % Related Terms
HOAC Foods India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOAC Foods 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:HOACFOODS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, HOAC Foods 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.
HOAC Foods India Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HOAC Foods India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOAC Foods 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.
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a Gross Margin % of 29.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HOAC Foods India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.21. Over the past decade, HOAC Foods India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.01 to 35.45. According to the industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #807 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is HOAC Foods India's Gross Margin % too high?
HOAC Foods India's current Gross Margin % of 29.61% is near median its 10-year median of 31.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.01 to a high of 35.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. HOAC Foods India's value of 29.61% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #807 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOAC Foods India has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOAC Foods India's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #807 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts HOAC Foods India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. HOAC Foods India's value of 29.61% is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HOAC Foods India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.01 to 35.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.21 vs. the industry median of 26.35, HOAC Foods 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 26.35, based on 1,909 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. HOAC Foods India's current Gross Margin % of 29.61% is 12.4% 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 HOAC Foods India 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. HOAC Foods India's current Gross Margin % is 29.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOAC Foods India stock overvalued right now?
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 29.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.21 and 12.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. HOAC Foods India's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS), the current Gross Margin % is 29.61% 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.
HOAC Foods India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of flour (chakki atta), herbs & spices, unpolished pulses, grains, and yellow mustard oil. Its product portfolio is comprised of 4 categories which include products such as Spices & Herbs, Oil, Wheat Flour (Chakki Atta) & Healthy Flour, Pulses, Rice & Grain, and other food products with 153 product SKUs. The company sells its product under the brand name "HARIOM," and majority of the sales are derived from the Delhi-NCR region. The franchise network comprises 4 company-owned outlets and 6 franchise-owned outlets.
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