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Kothari Sugars & ChemicalsNSE:KOTARISUG +1.45%65 Gross Margin % is 45.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 26.12. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTARISUG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks worse than 54.86% on this metric.
NSE:KOTARISUG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.86% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.4
vs NSE:KOTARISUG: 24.44
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals had a gross margin of 45.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals had a gross margin of 45.77% 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.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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:KOTARISUG vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals'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.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Sugars & Chemicals'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.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) has a Gross Margin % of 45.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 26.12. Over the past decade, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.64 to 29.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1049 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 45.77% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 26.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.64 to a high of 29.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.40. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' value of 45.77% is 73.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1049 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #1049 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kothari Sugars & Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.40. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' value of 45.77% is 73.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.64 to 29.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.12 vs. the industry median of 26.40, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 26.40, 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. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 45.77% is 73.4% 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 45.77%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 26.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.79, compared to a current price of ₹26.51 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.77%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 26.12 and 73.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.40. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG), the current Gross Margin % is 45.77% 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.51 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.79.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Sugars & Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTARISUG:
Gross Margin %: 45.77% (75% above median its 10-year median of 26.12)
GF Value™: ₹23.79 vs. price of ₹26.51 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1049 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTARISUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is into manufacturing sugar and its by-products and cogeneration of power with distillery. It is engaged in three segments, namely Sugar, power, and Distillery. The majority of the revenue is derived from Sugar. Geographically, The company operates in India and Asia, it derives a majority of revenue from India.
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