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Chothani FoodsBOM:540681 55 OCF Margin % is -0.63% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks worse than 75.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chothani Foods's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540681'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.8 Med: -7.29 Max: 7.63
Current: -0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Chothani Foods was 7.63%. The lowest was -56.80%. And the median was -7.29%.
BOM:540681's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 75.91% of 1959
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.59
vs BOM:540681: -0.30
The historical data trend for Chothani Foods's OCF 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Chothani Foods OCF Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's OCF 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.
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a OCF Margin % of -0.63% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1487 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Chothani Foods' OCF Margin % too high?
Chothani Foods' current OCF Margin % is -0.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1487 out of 1959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' OCF Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #1487 out of 1959 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Chothani Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.59. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median OCF Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.59, based on 1,959 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current OCF Margin % is -0.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -0.63%. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current OCF Margin % is -0.63% 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43.
GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:
OCF Margin %: -0.63%
GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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