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Simbhaoli SugarsNSE:SIMBHALS -1.29%42 Gross Margin % is 27.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 17.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:SIMBHALS with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Simbhaoli Sugars ranks better than 53.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simbhaoli Sugars's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SIMBHALS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.17 Med: 17.63 Max: 27.85
Current: 27.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Simbhaoli Sugars was 27.85%. The lowest was 10.17%. And the median was 17.63%.
NSE:SIMBHALS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.93% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs NSE:SIMBHALS: 27.85
Simbhaoli Sugars had a gross margin of 27.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Simbhaoli Sugars was 3.80% 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
Simbhaoli Sugars had a gross margin of 27.85% 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.
Simbhaoli Sugars Gross Margin % Related Terms
Simbhaoli Sugars Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simbhaoli Sugars'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:SIMBHALS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Simbhaoli Sugars'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.
Simbhaoli Sugars Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simbhaoli Sugars's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simbhaoli Sugars'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.
Simbhaoli Sugars (NSE:SIMBHALS) has a Gross Margin % of 27.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Simbhaoli Sugars and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 17.63. Over the past decade, Simbhaoli Sugars' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.17 to 27.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Simbhaoli Sugars ranks #879 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Simbhaoli Sugars' Gross Margin % too high?
Simbhaoli Sugars' current Gross Margin % of 27.85% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 17.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.17 to a high of 27.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Simbhaoli Sugars' value of 27.85% is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simbhaoli Sugars ranks #879 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simbhaoli Sugars has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simbhaoli Sugars' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Simbhaoli Sugars ranks #879 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Simbhaoli Sugars in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Simbhaoli Sugars' value of 27.85% is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Simbhaoli Sugars' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.17 to 27.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.63 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Simbhaoli Sugars 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 1,908 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. Simbhaoli Sugars's current Gross Margin % of 27.85% is 5.7% 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 Simbhaoli Sugars 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. Simbhaoli Sugars's current Gross Margin % is 27.85%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 17.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simbhaoli Sugars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simbhaoli Sugars (NSE:SIMBHALS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.03, compared to a current price of ₹6.87 — trading 54.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.85%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 17.63 and 5.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Simbhaoli Sugars' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Simbhaoli Sugars (NSE:SIMBHALS), the current Gross Margin % is 27.85% 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 Simbhaoli Sugars (NSE:SIMBHALS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simbhaoli Sugars stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹6.87 is trading 54.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.03.
GuruFocus considers Simbhaoli Sugars to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SIMBHALS:
Gross Margin %: 27.85% (58% above median its 10-year median of 17.63)
GF Value™: ₹15.03 vs. price of ₹6.87 (54.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#879 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SIMBHALS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd is a technology-driven company engaged in the business of manufacturing refined sugar, specialty sugars, extra neutral alcohol, ethanol, sanitizer, and bio-manure. It is also engaged in the generation of power. The company operates through two segments, namely, Sugar and Alcohol, with the majority of the revenue being generated from the Sugar segment. Its product portfolio includes a variety of sugar such as Sulphurless Sugar, Superfine Suger, White Sugar Cubes, Classic Mishri, Classic Sugar Sachet, Brown Mineral Sugar, Coffee Sugar, Jaggery, Jaggery Powder, and others.
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