Tata Consumer ProductsBOM:500800 +3.01%92 Operating Margin % is 11.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates BOM:500800 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,274.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tata Consumer Products ranks better than 74.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tata Consumer Products's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500800'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.15 Med: 10.95 Max: 12.65
Current: 10.67
BOM:500800's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.31% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs BOM:500800: 10.67
Tata Consumer Products's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.00% 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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Tata Consumer Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tata Consumer Products Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Consumer Products'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:500800 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tata Consumer Products'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.
Tata Consumer Products Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tata Consumer Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Consumer Products'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.
Tata Consumer Products'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.
Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) has a Operating Margin % of 11.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tata Consumer Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.95. Over the past decade, Tata Consumer Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.15 to 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #501 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Tata Consumer Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Tata Consumer Products' current Operating Margin % of 11.54% is near median its 10-year median of 10.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.15 to a high of 12.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Tata Consumer Products' value of 11.54% is 119% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #501 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tata Consumer Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Consumer Products' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tata Consumer Products ranks #501 out of 1950 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Tata Consumer Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Tata Consumer Products' value of 11.54% is 119% above this benchmark. Historically, Tata Consumer Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.15 to 12.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Tata Consumer Products 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 5.27, based on 1,950 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. Tata Consumer Products's current Operating Margin % of 11.54% is 119% 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 Tata Consumer Products and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Consumer Products's current Operating Margin % is 11.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Consumer Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,274.44, compared to a current price of ₹1,131.05 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 119% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.27. Tata Consumer Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800), the current Operating Margin % is 11.54% 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 Tata Consumer Products (BOM:500800) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Consumer Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,131.05 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,274.44.
GuruFocus considers Tata Consumer Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500800:
Operating Margin %: 11.54% (near median its 10-year median of 10.95)
GF Value™: ₹1,274.44 vs. price of ₹1,131.05 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#501 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500800 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd is engaged in the trading, manufacturing and distribution of Consumer products Tea, Coffee, Water, Salt, Pulses, Spices, Snacks, Ready-to-Eat packaged food products, processed food products, collectively termed as branded business. It has branded business mainly in India, Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia. The non-branded plantation business is in India and tea and coffee extraction businesses are mainly in India, Vietnam and the USA. Its segments include Branded business and Non-Branded Business: Plantation and Extraction business for tea, coffee and other produce. It derives majority of revenue from Branded business in India and international which includes sale of branded tea, coffee & water and sale of food products in various value-added forms.
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