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Kajaria CeramicsBOM:500233 +0.20%90 Operating Margin % is 16.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:500233 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,326.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, Kajaria Ceramics ranks better than 83% on this metric.
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.
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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.
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Kajaria Ceramics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kajaria Ceramics'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:500233 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kajaria Ceramics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) has a Operating Margin % of 16.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Kajaria Ceramics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.94 to 16.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #300 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Kajaria Ceramics' Operating Margin % too high?
Kajaria Ceramics' current Operating Margin % of 16.10% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.94 to a high of 16.45. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 16.10% is 173.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #300 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kajaria Ceramics has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kajaria Ceramics' Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #300 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kajaria Ceramics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 16.10% is 173.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kajaria Ceramics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.94 to 16.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Kajaria Ceramics 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. Kajaria Ceramics's current Operating Margin % of 16.10% is 173.3% 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 Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kajaria Ceramics's current Operating Margin % is 16.10%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kajaria Ceramics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,326.70, compared to a current price of ₹1,212.65 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.10%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 173.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Kajaria Ceramics' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233), the current Operating Margin % is 16.10% 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 Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,212.65 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,326.70.
GuruFocus considers Kajaria Ceramics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500233:
Operating Margin %: 16.10% (24% above median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: ₹1,326.70 vs. price of ₹1,212.65 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.3% above the Construction median (#300 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd is a manufacturer of indoor floor and wall tiles. The product range includes ceramic wall and floor tiles, polished vitrified tiles, glazed vitrified tiles, sanitary ware and faucets, and tile adhesives and grout. Kajaria Ceramics' tiles and tile-related products are marketed through a distribution network of dealers and sub-dealers. The company has two operating segments: Tiles and other products, including bathware, sanitaryware, and plywood. The company operates mainly in India, with production and the majority of sales focused there.
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