Magson Retail and DistributionNSE:MAGSON +0.82%70 Gross Margin % is 26.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 28.51. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAGSON with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks better than 66.34% on this metric.
NSE:MAGSON's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.34% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs NSE:MAGSON: 28.63
Magson Retail and Distribution had a gross margin of 26.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) 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
Magson Retail and Distribution had a gross margin of 26.66% 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Gross Margin % Related Terms
Magson Retail and Distribution 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Gross Margin % Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magson Retail and Distribution's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) has a Gross Margin % of 26.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.51. Over the past decade, Magson Retail and Distribution's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.24 to 30.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #102 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution's Gross Margin % too high?
Magson Retail and Distribution's current Gross Margin % of 26.66% is near median its 10-year median of 28.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.24 to a high of 30.91. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 26.66% is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #102 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Magson Retail and Distribution has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magson Retail and Distribution's Gross Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #102 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Magson Retail and Distribution in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 26.66% is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Magson Retail and Distribution's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.24 to 30.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.51 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Gross Margin % of 26.66% is 10.7% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Gross Margin % is 26.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.99, compared to a current price of ₹171.40 — trading 88.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.51 and 10.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Magson Retail and Distribution's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON), the current Gross Margin % is 26.66% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹171.40 is trading 88.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.99.
GuruFocus considers Magson Retail and Distribution to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAGSON:
Gross Margin %: 26.66% (near median its 10-year median of 28.51)
GF Value™: ₹90.99 vs. price of ₹171.40 (88.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#102 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAGSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magson Retail and Distribution Business Description
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd is engaged in the retail and Distribution business of gourmet, frozen food, and specialty foods. The company operates retail stores through and own stores, jointly owned stores, and a franchise model under its brand name 'MagSon'. In addition, the company has a separate chocolate store that is operated under the brand name 'My Chocolate World'. . The brands running under the Company's name are, Goan Bakery, Nastabazar and My Chocolate World.
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