JHS Svendgaard LaboratoriesNSE:JHS +2.28%53 Gross Margin % is 24.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 27.77. GuruFocus rates NSE:JHS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹22.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories ranks better than 69.4% on this metric.
NSE:JHS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.4% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:JHS: 35.86
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories had a gross margin of 24.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories had a gross margin of 24.30% 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.
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Gross Margin % Related Terms
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories 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:JHS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories'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.
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JHS Svendgaard Laboratories'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.
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories (NSE:JHS) has a Gross Margin % of 24.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JHS Svendgaard Laboratories and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 27.77. Over the past decade, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.68 to 35.86. According to the industry distribution chart, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories ranks #581 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' Gross Margin % too high?
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' current Gross Margin % of 24.30% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 27.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.68 to a high of 35.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' value of 24.30% is 7.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories ranks #581 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories ranks #581 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts JHS Svendgaard Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' value of 24.30% is 7.8% below this benchmark. Historically, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.68 to 35.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.77 vs. the industry median of 26.37, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories 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 26.37, based on 1,899 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. JHS Svendgaard Laboratories's current Gross Margin % of 24.30% is 7.8% 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 JHS Svendgaard Laboratories 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. JHS Svendgaard Laboratories's current Gross Margin % is 24.30%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 27.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JHS Svendgaard Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories (NSE:JHS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹22.83, compared to a current price of ₹7.63 — trading 66.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.30%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 27.77 and 7.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. JHS Svendgaard Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 JHS Svendgaard Laboratories (NSE:JHS), the current Gross Margin % is 24.30% 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 JHS Svendgaard Laboratories (NSE:JHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JHS Svendgaard Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹7.63 is trading 66.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹22.83.
GuruFocus considers JHS Svendgaard Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JHS:
Gross Margin %: 24.30% (12% below median its 10-year median of 27.77)
GF Value™: ₹22.83 vs. price of ₹7.63 (66.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#581 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd is engaged in manufacturing a range of oral and dental products for elite national and international brands. The main portfolio of the Group is to carry out manufacturing and exporting of oral care and hygiene products, including toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash, sanizers, and job work of detergent powder. The Company is into manufacturing toothpaste, toothbrushes, Talcum, and Others. The toothbrushes segment generates the key revenue.
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