K M Sugar MillsNSE:KMSUGAR +0.38%87 Gross Margin % is 53.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 25.07. GuruFocus rates NSE:KMSUGAR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹31.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, K M Sugar Mills ranks better than 62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for K M Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KMSUGAR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.04 Med: 25.07 Max: 32.24
Current: 31.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of K M Sugar Mills was 32.24%. The lowest was 14.04%. And the median was 25.07%.
NSE:KMSUGAR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.365
vs NSE:KMSUGAR: 31.66
K M Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 53.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K M Sugar Mills was 7.00% per year.
K M Sugar Mills (NSE:KMSUGAR) 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
K M Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 53.12% 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.
K M Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
K M Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K M Sugar Mills'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:KMSUGAR vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, K M Sugar Mills'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.
K M Sugar Mills Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, K M Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K M Sugar Mills'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.
K M Sugar Mills (NSE:KMSUGAR) has a Gross Margin % of 53.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K M Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 25.07. Over the past decade, K M Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.04 to 32.24. According to the industry distribution chart, K M Sugar Mills ranks #722 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is K M Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
K M Sugar Mills' current Gross Margin % of 53.12% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 25.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.04 to a high of 32.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. K M Sugar Mills' value of 53.12% is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K M Sugar Mills ranks #722 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, K M Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K M Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, K M Sugar Mills ranks #722 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts K M Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. K M Sugar Mills' value of 53.12% is 101.5% above this benchmark. Historically, K M Sugar Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.04 to 32.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.07 vs. the industry median of 26.37, K M Sugar Mills 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. K M Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % of 53.12% is 101.5% 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 K M Sugar Mills 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. K M Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % is 53.12%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 25.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K M Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K M Sugar Mills (NSE:KMSUGAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹31.37, compared to a current price of ₹26.19 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.12%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 25.07 and 101.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. K M Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 K M Sugar Mills (NSE:KMSUGAR), the current Gross Margin % is 53.12% 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 K M Sugar Mills (NSE:KMSUGAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K M Sugar Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.19 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹31.37.
GuruFocus considers K M Sugar Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KMSUGAR:
Gross Margin %: 53.12% (112% above median its 10-year median of 25.07)
GF Value™: ₹31.37 vs. price of ₹26.19 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#722 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KMSUGAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K M Sugar Mills Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of sugar. The business operating segments of the company are Sugar and Distillery. Other business activities undertaken by the firm consist of the manufacturing and sale of Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, the generation of power using bagasse, and the manufacturing and sale of sanitizers. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Sugar segment. Geographically, the company's operations are principally carried out only in India.
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