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Ponni Sugars (Erode)NSE:PONNIERODE -1.62%91 Gross Margin % is 54.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 35.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:PONNIERODE with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹384.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks better than 67.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PONNIERODE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.33 Med: 35.44 Max: 46.92
Current: 34.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ponni Sugars (Erode) was 46.92%. The lowest was 32.33%. And the median was 35.44%.
NSE:PONNIERODE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.19% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs NSE:PONNIERODE: 34.71
Ponni Sugars (Erode) had a gross margin of 54.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ponni Sugars (Erode) was 0.60% per year.
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
Ponni Sugars (Erode) had a gross margin of 54.84% 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.
Ponni Sugars (Erode) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ponni Sugars (Erode) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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:PONNIERODE vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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.
Ponni Sugars (Erode) Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ponni Sugars (Erode)'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.
Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) has a Gross Margin % of 54.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ponni Sugars (Erode) and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 35.44. Over the past decade, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.33 to 46.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #627 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Gross Margin % of 54.84% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 35.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.33 to a high of 46.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s value of 54.84% is 108.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #627 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ponni Sugars (Erode) has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ponni Sugars (Erode) ranks #627 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ponni Sugars (Erode) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s value of 54.84% is 108.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.33 to 46.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.44 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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 1,911 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. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Gross Margin % of 54.84% is 108.1% 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s current Gross Margin % is 54.84%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 35.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ponni Sugars (Erode) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹384.03, compared to a current price of ₹316.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.84%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 35.44 and 108.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Ponni Sugars (Erode)'s overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE), the current Gross Margin % is 54.84% 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 Ponni Sugars (Erode) (NSE:PONNIERODE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ponni Sugars (Erode) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹316.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹384.03.
GuruFocus considers Ponni Sugars (Erode) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PONNIERODE:
Gross Margin %: 54.84% (55% above median its 10-year median of 35.44)
GF Value™: ₹384.03 vs. price of ₹316.00 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#627 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PONNIERODE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of sugar and by-products. The company operates through two segments which include Sugar and Cogeneration of power. Its product includes sugar, bagasse, and molasses, among others. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Sugar segment.
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