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Himalayan DistilleryXNEP:HDL -0.05%66 Gross Margin % is 72.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 59.57. GuruFocus rates XNEP:HDL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR1,677.52 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Himalayan Distillery ranks better than 88.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himalayan Distillery's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:HDL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.57 Med: 59.57 Max: 65.97
Current: 65.97
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Himalayan Distillery was 65.97%. The lowest was 57.57%. And the median was 59.57%.
XNEP:HDL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.73% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.325
vs XNEP:HDL: 65.97
Himalayan Distillery had a gross margin of 72.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Himalayan Distillery was 0.00% 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
Himalayan Distillery had a gross margin of 72.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Himalayan Distillery Gross Margin % Related Terms
Himalayan Distillery Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himalayan Distillery'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Himalayan Distillery'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.
Himalayan Distillery Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Himalayan Distillery's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himalayan Distillery'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.
Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) has a Gross Margin % of 72.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Himalayan Distillery and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 59.57. Over the past decade, Himalayan Distillery's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.57 to 65.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #23 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Himalayan Distillery's Gross Margin % too high?
Himalayan Distillery's current Gross Margin % of 72.95% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 59.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.57 to a high of 65.97. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Himalayan Distillery's value of 72.95% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #23 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Himalayan Distillery has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalayan Distillery's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Himalayan Distillery ranks #23 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Himalayan Distillery in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Himalayan Distillery's value of 72.95% is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Himalayan Distillery's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.57 to 65.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.57 vs. the industry median of 42.33, Himalayan Distillery 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.33, based on 204 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. Himalayan Distillery's current Gross Margin % of 72.95% is 72.4% 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 Himalayan Distillery and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himalayan Distillery's current Gross Margin % is 72.95%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 59.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalayan Distillery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR1,677.52, compared to a current price of NPR1,142.00 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.95%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 59.57 and 72.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.33. Himalayan Distillery's overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL), the current Gross Margin % is 72.95% 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 Himalayan Distillery (XNEP:HDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Distillery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR1,142.00 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR1,677.52.
GuruFocus considers Himalayan Distillery to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:HDL:
Gross Margin %: 72.95% (22% above median its 10-year median of 59.57)
GF Value™: NPR1,677.52 vs. price of NPR1,142.00 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#23 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:HDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Himalayan Distillery Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of liquor. The group also provides research to develop, manufacture, and market quality alcoholic beverages. Its brands are silver Oak, Himalayan Aaila, Blue Oak, Golden Oak, and Black Oak.
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