Som Distilleries & BreweriesNSE:SDBL +2.42%71 Gross Margin % is 17.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 42.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:SDBL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹103.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks worse than 69.76% on this metric.
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) 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
Som Distilleries & Breweries had a gross margin of 17.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Som Distilleries & Breweries 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:SDBL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Som Distilleries & Breweries'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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Som Distilleries & Breweries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Som Distilleries & Breweries'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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) has a Gross Margin % of 17.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 42.29. Over the past decade, Som Distilleries & Breweries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.99 to 51.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries' Gross Margin % too high?
Som Distilleries & Breweries' current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 42.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.99 to a high of 51.65. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Som Distilleries & Breweries' value of 17.11% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Som Distilleries & Breweries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Som Distilleries & Breweries' Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #143 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Som Distilleries & Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Som Distilleries & Breweries' value of 17.11% is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Som Distilleries & Breweries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.99 to 51.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.29 vs. the industry median of 42.20, Som Distilleries & Breweries has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.20, based on 205 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. Som Distilleries & Breweries's current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is 59.5% below 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Som Distilleries & Breweries's current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 42.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹103.38, compared to a current price of ₹69.89 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 42.29 and 59.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.20. Som Distilleries & Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL), the current Gross Margin % is 17.11% 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹69.89 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹103.38.
GuruFocus considers Som Distilleries & Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SDBL:
Gross Margin %: 17.11% (60% below median its 10-year median of 42.29)
GF Value™: ₹103.38 vs. price of ₹69.89 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#143 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd is an Indian company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, involved in the brewing, bottling, canning, and blending of alcoholic beverages such as beer and Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). Its product range includes beer, rum, brandy, vodka, and whiskey, with brands including Hunter Beer, Woodpecker Beer, Black Fort, and others. The company operates in Madhya Pradesh and serves both domestic and international markets. Its integrated operations cover production, blending, and bottling, offering products across different price segments. The company generates a portion of its revenue from beer sales.
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