Dalmia Bharat Sugar and IndustriesBOM:500097 -0.86%60 Operating Margin % is 13.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 12.14. GuruFocus rates BOM:500097 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹416.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks better than 63.25% on this metric.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500097'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.87 Med: 12.14 Max: 20.41
Current: 7.87
BOM:500097's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.25% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BOM:500097: 7.87
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (BOM:500097) 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Operating Margin % Chart
BOM:500097 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries'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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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.
* 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.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (BOM:500097) has a Operating Margin % of 13.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 12.14. Over the past decade, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 20.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #717 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' current Operating Margin % of 13.45% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 20.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' value of 13.45% is 155.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #717 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries ranks #717 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' value of 13.45% is 155.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 20.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.14 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's current Operating Margin % of 13.45% is 155.7% 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries 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. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries's current Operating Margin % is 13.45%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 12.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (BOM:500097) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹416.83, compared to a current price of ₹327.45 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.45%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 12.14 and 155.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (BOM:500097), the current Operating Margin % is 13.45% 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 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries (BOM:500097) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹327.45 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹416.83.
GuruFocus considers Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500097:
Operating Margin %: 13.45% (11% above median its 10-year median of 12.14)
GF Value™: ₹416.83 vs. price of ₹327.45 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#717 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Business Description
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of sugar, generation of power, manufacturing of Industrial alcohol, and manufacturing of refractory products. The group's operating segments are Own Manufactured Sugar, Distillery, and Others. The Own Manufactured Sugar segment of the company derives the majority of its revenue and includes the manufacture and marketing of sugar. The Distillery segment includes the production and sale of ethanol and ENA, and the Others segment includes magnesite, travel, and electronics activities of the company. Geographically, the group has its presence in both domestic and overseas markets, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the domestic market, representing the sale of its products to customers located in India.
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