Nutritional Growth SolutionsASX:NGS Operating Margin % is -89.60% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks worse than 96.66% on this metric.
Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nutritional Growth Solutions's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NGS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.42 Med: -117.48 Max: -97.84
Current: -97.9
ASX:NGS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 96.66% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs ASX:NGS: -97.90
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Nutritional Growth Solutions Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nutritional Growth Solutions Operating 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.
ASX:NGS vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nutritional Growth Solutions's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nutritional Growth Solutions's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nutritional Growth Solutions's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) has a Operating Margin % of -89.60% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nutritional Growth Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #1881 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Nutritional Growth Solutions' Operating Margin % too high?
Nutritional Growth Solutions' current Operating Margin % is -89.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #1881 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Nutritional Growth Solutions' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nutritional Growth Solutions ranks #1881 out of 1946 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nutritional Growth Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.29, based on 1,946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nutritional Growth Solutions and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nutritional Growth Solutions's current Operating Margin % is -89.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nutritional Growth Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.02 — trading 120% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -89.60%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS), the current Operating Margin % is -89.60% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd is engaged in the business of developing produces and selling clinically tested protein supplements for children. It offers protein shakes and other products to improve the height and weight of children. It generates its revenues through the sale of its products directly to customers. Its brands include Horlicks, Healthy Heights, Pro Up, and Healthy Height China. Geographically it operates in the United States and the Rest of the World and the majority of its revenue comes from the united states.
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