Harrisons MalayalamBOM:500467 -3.05%62 Operating Margin % is 4.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:500467 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Harrisons Malayalam ranks worse than 60.75% on this metric.
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -25.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harrisons Malayalam's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500467'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99 Med: 3.64 Max: 13.38
Current: 3.33
BOM:500467's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.75% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BOM:500467: 3.33
Harrisons Malayalam's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -25.90% per year.
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).
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Harrisons Malayalam Operating Margin % Related Terms
Harrisons Malayalam Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harrisons Malayalam'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:500467 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Harrisons Malayalam'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.
Harrisons Malayalam Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Harrisons Malayalam's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harrisons Malayalam'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.
Harrisons Malayalam'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.
Harrisons Malayalam (BOM:500467) has a Operating Margin % of 4.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Harrisons Malayalam and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Harrisons Malayalam ranks #1184 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Harrisons Malayalam's Operating Margin % too high?
Harrisons Malayalam's current Operating Margin % of 4.56% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.64. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Harrisons Malayalam's value of 4.56% is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harrisons Malayalam ranks #1184 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harrisons Malayalam has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harrisons Malayalam's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Harrisons Malayalam ranks #1184 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Harrisons Malayalam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Harrisons Malayalam's value of 4.56% is 13.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Harrisons Malayalam has consistently been below 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 1,949 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. Harrisons Malayalam's current Operating Margin % of 4.56% is 13.3% below 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 Harrisons Malayalam 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. Harrisons Malayalam's current Operating Margin % is 4.56%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 3.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harrisons Malayalam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Malayalam (BOM:500467) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.07, compared to a current price of ₹199.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.56%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 13.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Harrisons Malayalam's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Harrisons Malayalam (BOM:500467), the current Operating Margin % is 4.56% 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 Harrisons Malayalam (BOM:500467) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Malayalam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹199.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.07.
GuruFocus considers Harrisons Malayalam to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500467:
Operating Margin %: 4.56% (25% above median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: ₹215.07 vs. price of ₹199.00 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1184 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd is the oldest integrated agricultural company in South India with a legacy spanning over a century. The company operates through three main segments namely Tea, Rubber, and Others. It is a pioneer in corporate farming and cultivates a diverse range of crops including rubber, tea, pineapple, and various exotic horticultural products such as spices and coffee. The company operates extensive plantations and processing units across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka and is known for producing high-quality tea and natural rubber. It maintains a dominant presence in both domestic and international markets.
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