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.
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bhansali Engineering Polymers 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Bhansali Engineering Polymers'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.
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Bhansali Engineering Polymers's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bhansali Engineering Polymers'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.
Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BOM:500052) has a Operating Margin % of 18.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bhansali Engineering Polymers and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.29. Over the past decade, Bhansali Engineering Polymers' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.54 to 34.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Bhansali Engineering Polymers ranks #227 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Bhansali Engineering Polymers' Operating Margin % too high?
Bhansali Engineering Polymers' current Operating Margin % of 18.18% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.54 to a high of 34.03. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Bhansali Engineering Polymers' value of 18.18% is 201.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bhansali Engineering Polymers ranks #227 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bhansali Engineering Polymers has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bhansali Engineering Polymers' Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Bhansali Engineering Polymers ranks #227 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bhansali Engineering Polymers in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Bhansali Engineering Polymers' value of 18.18% is 201.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bhansali Engineering Polymers' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.54 to 34.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.29 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Bhansali Engineering Polymers 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Bhansali Engineering Polymers's current Operating Margin % of 18.18% is 201.7% 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 Bhansali Engineering Polymers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bhansali Engineering Polymers's current Operating Margin % is 18.18%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bhansali Engineering Polymers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BOM:500052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹98.54, compared to a current price of ₹99.04 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.18%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.29 and 201.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Bhansali Engineering Polymers' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BOM:500052), the current Operating Margin % is 18.18% 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 Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BOM:500052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bhansali Engineering Polymers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹99.04 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹98.54.
GuruFocus considers Bhansali Engineering Polymers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500052:
Operating Margin %: 18.18% (19% above median its 10-year median of 15.29)
GF Value™: ₹98.54 vs. price of ₹99.04 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.7% above the Chemicals median (#227 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Business Description
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd operates as an integrated petrochemical company in India. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resins (ABS) and Styrene acrylonitrile resins (SAN). Its ABS resins are used as raw materials for companies dealing in automobiles, home appliances, telecommunications and various other multifaceted applications.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:500052
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:500052 has been successfully added to your 
