Dodla DairyNSE:DODLA -1.36%87 Net Margin % is 6.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 5.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:DODLA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,326.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Dodla Dairy ranks better than 84.09% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Dodla Dairy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹697 Mil. Dodla Dairy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,745 Mil. Therefore, Dodla Dairy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dodla Dairy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DODLA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 5.34 Max: 6.99
Current: 6.47
NSE:DODLA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.09% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs NSE:DODLA: 6.47
Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Dodla Dairy Net Margin % Related Terms
Dodla Dairy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dodla Dairy's Net 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:DODLA vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Dodla Dairy's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Dodla Dairy Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dodla Dairy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dodla Dairy's Net 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.
Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA) has a Net Margin % of 6.49% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dodla Dairy and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 5.34. Over the past decade, Dodla Dairy's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 6.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dodla Dairy ranks #49 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Dodla Dairy's Net Margin % too high?
Dodla Dairy's current Net Margin % of 6.49% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 6.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Dodla Dairy's value of 6.49% is 201.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dodla Dairy ranks #49 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dodla Dairy has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dodla Dairy's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dodla Dairy ranks #49 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dodla Dairy in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Dodla Dairy's value of 6.49% is 201.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dodla Dairy's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 6.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.34 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Dodla Dairy 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dodla Dairy's current Net Margin % of 6.49% is 201.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dodla Dairy and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dodla Dairy's current Net Margin % is 6.49%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 5.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dodla Dairy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,326.79, compared to a current price of ₹1,108.70 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.49%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.34 and 201.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Dodla Dairy's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA), the current Net Margin % is 6.49% 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 Dodla Dairy (NSE:DODLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dodla Dairy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,108.70 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,326.79.
GuruFocus considers Dodla Dairy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DODLA:
Net Margin %: 6.49% (22% above median its 10-year median of 5.34)
GF Value™: ₹1,326.79 vs. price of ₹1,108.70 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#49 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DODLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dodla Dairy Ltd is an integrated dairy company based in south India. The company is engaged in one business segment namely the Food segment. It offers a range of milk products comprising of Fresh Milk, Butter, Ghee, Paneer, Curd, Flavoured Milk, Doodh Peda, Ice Cream, and Skimmed Milk Powder. The group sells the products in India and Outside India, of which key revenue is derived from India.
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