Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Gross Margin %: 33.60% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:RCF Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd NSE:RCF
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What is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin %?

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers NSE:RCF -2.07% 73 Gross Margin % is 33.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:RCF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹360.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks better than 81.78% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹18,751 Mil. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹55,806 Mil. Therefore, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.60%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:RCF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.73   Med: -12.35   Max: 39.27
Current: 38.04


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers was 39.27%. The lowest was -57.73%. And the median was -12.35%.

NSE:RCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
81.78% of 247 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.81 vs NSE:RCF: 38.04

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers had a gross margin of 33.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers was 0.00% per year.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers  (NSE:RCF) 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

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers had a gross margin of 33.60% 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.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % Related Terms


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % Chart

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.54 -55.31 -57.73 39.27 38.04

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 45.91 44.20 34.17 43.83 33.60

NSE:RCF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=70303.4 / 184801.7
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(184801.7 - 114498.3) / 184801.7
=38.04 %

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=18750.5 / 55805.7
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(55805.7 - 37055.2) / 55805.7
=33.60 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 33.60% mean?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) has a Gross Margin % of 33.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #45 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Gross Margin % too high?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Gross Margin % is 33.60%. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 33.60% is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #45 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #45 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 33.60% is 35.4% above this benchmark. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % of 33.60% is 35.4% 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Gross Margin % is 33.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹360.56, compared to a current price of ₹129.88 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.60% and 35.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF), the current Gross Margin % is 33.60% 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹129.88 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹360.56. GuruFocus considers Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:RCF:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.60%
  • GF Value™: ₹360.56 vs. price of ₹129.88 (64% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.4% above the Agriculture median (#45 of 247)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 524230:India
Address Eastern Express Highway, Priyadarshini Building, Sion, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400022
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. It operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Thal, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers such as urea, complex fertilizers (NPK), bio-fertilizers, micronutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers, along with a range of industrial chemicals used in various industries. The company distributes its products across India and outside India. The company also offers soil testing and farmer training services. The Company has the following operating segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. The majority revenue generation segment is Industrial Chemicals.
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