Balrampur Chini MillsBOM:500038 -0.68%68 Operating Margin % is 14.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates BOM:500038 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹533.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Balrampur Chini Mills ranks better than 68.22% on this metric.
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balrampur Chini Mills's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500038'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.29 Med: 11.95 Max: 23.8
Current: 9
BOM:500038's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.22% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BOM:500038: 9.00
Balrampur Chini Mills's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
Balrampur Chini Mills (BOM:500038) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Balrampur Chini Mills Operating Margin % Related Terms
Balrampur Chini Mills Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balrampur Chini Mills's Operating 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.
BOM:500038 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Balrampur Chini Mills'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.
Balrampur Chini Mills Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Balrampur Chini Mills's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balrampur Chini Mills's Operating Margin % falls into.
Balrampur Chini Mills Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Balrampur Chini Mills's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Balrampur Chini Mills (BOM:500038) has a Operating Margin % of 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Balrampur Chini Mills and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, Balrampur Chini Mills' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 23.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Balrampur Chini Mills ranks #620 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Balrampur Chini Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
Balrampur Chini Mills' current Operating Margin % of 14.97% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.29 to a high of 23.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Balrampur Chini Mills' value of 14.97% is 184.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balrampur Chini Mills ranks #620 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balrampur Chini Mills has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balrampur Chini Mills' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Balrampur Chini Mills ranks #620 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Balrampur Chini Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Balrampur Chini Mills' value of 14.97% is 184.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Balrampur Chini Mills' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.29 to 23.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Balrampur Chini Mills 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Balrampur Chini Mills's current Operating Margin % of 14.97% is 184.6% 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 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 Balrampur Chini Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balrampur Chini Mills's current Operating Margin % is 14.97%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balrampur Chini Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balrampur Chini Mills (BOM:500038) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹533.33, compared to a current price of ₹533.15 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.97%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 184.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Balrampur Chini Mills' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Balrampur Chini Mills (BOM:500038), the current Operating Margin % is 14.97% 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 Balrampur Chini Mills (BOM:500038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balrampur Chini Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹533.15 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹533.33.
GuruFocus considers Balrampur Chini Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500038:
Operating Margin %: 14.97% (25% above median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: ₹533.33 vs. price of ₹533.15 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#620 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd is an Indian integrated sugar manufacturing company. Its core business is the manufacturing of sugar, whereas its allied business activities include the manufacturing and sale of ethanol, ethyl neutral alcohol, agricultural fertilizers, and the generation and sale of co-generated power. Its products include sugar, molasses, alcohol, ethanol, bagasse, power, and others. The company's reportable operating segments include Sugar, Distillery, Polylactic Acid (PLA), and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Sugar segment, which principally generates revenue from the sale of sugar, its by-products, cogenerated power, and trading of power. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from India.
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