Srivari Spices and FoodsNSE:SSFL +4.99%66 Gross Margin % is 34.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 27.46. GuruFocus rates NSE:SSFL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹487.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Srivari Spices and Foods ranks better than 57.68% on this metric.
NSE:SSFL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.68% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NSE:SSFL: 29.69
Srivari Spices and Foods had a gross margin of 34.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Srivari Spices and Foods was 10.00% per year.
Srivari Spices and Foods (NSE:SSFL) 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
Srivari Spices and Foods had a gross margin of 34.86% 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.
Srivari Spices and Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Srivari Spices and Foods 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Srivari Spices and Foods'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.
Srivari Spices and Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Srivari Spices and Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Srivari Spices and Foods'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.
Srivari Spices and Foods (NSE:SSFL) has a Gross Margin % of 34.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Srivari Spices and Foods and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 27.46. Over the past decade, Srivari Spices and Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.10 to 29.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Srivari Spices and Foods ranks #804 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Srivari Spices and Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Srivari Spices and Foods' current Gross Margin % of 34.86% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 27.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.10 to a high of 29.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Srivari Spices and Foods' value of 34.86% is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Srivari Spices and Foods ranks #804 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Srivari Spices and Foods has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Srivari Spices and Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Srivari Spices and Foods ranks #804 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Srivari Spices and Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Srivari Spices and Foods' value of 34.86% is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Srivari Spices and Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.10 to 29.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.46 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Srivari Spices and Foods 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 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Srivari Spices and Foods's current Gross Margin % of 34.86% is 32.2% 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 Srivari Spices and Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Srivari Spices and Foods's current Gross Margin % is 34.86%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 27.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Srivari Spices and Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Srivari Spices and Foods (NSE:SSFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹487.08, compared to a current price of ₹267.10 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.86%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 27.46 and 32.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Srivari Spices and Foods' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Srivari Spices and Foods (NSE:SSFL), the current Gross Margin % is 34.86% 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 Srivari Spices and Foods (NSE:SSFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Srivari Spices and Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹267.10 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹487.08.
GuruFocus considers Srivari Spices and Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SSFL:
Gross Margin %: 34.86% (27% above median its 10-year median of 27.46)
GF Value™: ₹487.08 vs. price of ₹267.10 (45.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#804 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SSFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Srivari Spices and Foods Ltd is involved in manufacturing spices and flour (chakki atta) and marketing and selling them in and around Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The company selects raw materials carefully from different parts of the country and processes its products with great care, avoiding artificial preservatives or chemicals. This approach results in a product range of organic spices and flour that preserves the freshness and quality of each ingredient.
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