BOM:500459'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.57 Med: 23.34 Max: 26.68
Current: 26.48
BOM:500459's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.1% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BOM:500459: 26.48
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) 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.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Operating Margin % Related Terms
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Operating Margin % Chart
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Annual Data
BOM:500459 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Operating Margin % falls into.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) has a Operating Margin % of 22.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.34. Over the past decade, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.57 to 26.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #76 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Operating Margin % too high?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Operating Margin % of 22.26% is near median its 10-year median of 23.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.57 to a high of 26.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 22.26% is 323.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #76 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #76 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 22.26% is 323.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.57 to 26.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.34 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Operating Margin % of 22.26% is 323.2% 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Operating Margin % is 22.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15,961.56, compared to a current price of ₹9,025.10 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.34 and 323.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459), the current Operating Margin % is 22.26% 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹9,025.10 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15,961.56.
GuruFocus considers Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500459:
Operating Margin %: 22.26% (near median its 10-year median of 23.34)
GF Value™: ₹15,961.56 vs. price of ₹9,025.10 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#76 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Business Description
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of feminine hygiene care and healthcare products. The portfolio includes brands like Ambi Pur, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide Ariel, Duracell, Gillette, Vicks, and Wella. The business is divided into a feminine hygiene business and a healthcare business. The feminine hygiene business offers sanitary napkins and feminine sanitary hygiene products; its popular brand is Whisper. The healthcare business offers creams, cough drops, and other health products. The company distributes its products through various channels: from retail locations such as mass merchandizers and grocery stores, to drug stores and department stores.
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