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Uttam Sugar MillsNSE:UTTAMSUGAR -0.48%75 Gross Margin % is 13.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 20.75. GuruFocus rates NSE:UTTAMSUGAR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹341.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,922 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks worse than 57.91% on this metric.
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uttam Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UTTAMSUGAR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.95 Med: 20.75 Max: 27.91
Current: 23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Uttam Sugar Mills was 27.91%. The lowest was 16.95%. And the median was 20.75%.
NSE:UTTAMSUGAR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.91% of 1922
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.26
vs NSE:UTTAMSUGAR: 23.00
Uttam Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 13.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Uttam Sugar Mills was -1.30% 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
Uttam Sugar Mills had a gross margin of 13.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Uttam Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Uttam Sugar Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uttam Sugar Mills'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:UTTAMSUGAR vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Uttam Sugar Mills'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.
Uttam Sugar Mills Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Uttam Sugar Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uttam Sugar Mills'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.
Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) has a Gross Margin % of 13.96% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uttam Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 20.75. Over the past decade, Uttam Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.95 to 27.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #1113 out of 1922 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Uttam Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Uttam Sugar Mills' current Gross Margin % of 13.96% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 20.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.95 to a high of 27.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' value of 13.96% is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #1113 out of 1922 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uttam Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uttam Sugar Mills' Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #1113 out of 1922 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Uttam Sugar Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' value of 13.96% is 46.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Uttam Sugar Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.95 to 27.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.75 vs. the industry median of 26.26, Uttam Sugar Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.26, based on 1,922 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. Uttam Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % of 13.96% is 46.8% 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 Uttam Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uttam Sugar Mills's current Gross Margin % is 13.96%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 20.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uttam Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹341.30, compared to a current price of ₹282.40 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.96%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 20.75 and 46.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR), the current Gross Margin % is 13.96% as of Jun. 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 Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uttam Sugar Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹282.40 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹341.30.
GuruFocus considers Uttam Sugar Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UTTAMSUGAR:
Gross Margin %: 13.96% (33% below median its 10-year median of 20.75)
GF Value™: ₹341.30 vs. price of ₹282.40 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1113 of 1922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UTTAMSUGAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd is an Indian company engaged in manufacturing of Sugar, Industrial Alcohol and Generation of Power. The company operates in segments that include Sugar, Cogeneration, and Distillery. The Sugar segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The Sugar segment gnerates revenue from manufacturing and sale of sugar and its by-products and power. Its products consist of Sulphurfree Sugar, Double Refined, Invert sugar syrup, Natural Brown Sugar, Liquid Sugar, candy, and Others.
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