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The historical rank and industry rank for Galaxy Supermarket's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506186'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.98 Med: -23.99 Max: 14.37
Current: 5.92
BOM:506186's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.87% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs BOM:506186: 5.92
Galaxy Supermarket's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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).
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.
Galaxy Supermarket Operating Margin % Related Terms
Galaxy Supermarket Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galaxy Supermarket'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Galaxy Supermarket'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.
Galaxy Supermarket Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Galaxy Supermarket's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galaxy Supermarket'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.
Galaxy Supermarket'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.
Galaxy Supermarket (BOM:506186) has a Operating Margin % of 5.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Galaxy Supermarket and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galaxy Supermarket ranks #81 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Galaxy Supermarket's Operating Margin % too high?
Galaxy Supermarket's current Operating Margin % is 5.27%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.30. Galaxy Supermarket's value of 5.27% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galaxy Supermarket ranks #81 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galaxy Supermarket has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galaxy Supermarket's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Galaxy Supermarket ranks #81 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Galaxy Supermarket in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.30. Galaxy Supermarket's value of 5.27% is 59.7% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.30, based on 310 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. Galaxy Supermarket's current Operating Margin % of 5.27% is 59.7% 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 Galaxy Supermarket and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galaxy Supermarket's current Operating Margin % is 5.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galaxy Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Supermarket (BOM:506186) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.92, compared to a current price of ₹18.22 — trading 80.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.27% and 59.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.30. Galaxy Supermarket's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Galaxy Supermarket (BOM:506186), the current Operating Margin % is 5.27% 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 Galaxy Supermarket (BOM:506186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Supermarket stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.22 is trading 80.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.92.
GuruFocus considers Galaxy Supermarket to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506186:
Operating Margin %: 5.27%
GF Value™: ₹92.92 vs. price of ₹18.22 (80.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#81 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galaxy Supermarket Ltd operates retail stores prominently in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, offering a range of groceries, daily essentials, and household products. Its stores are structured to serve local consumer markets by providing multiple product categories within a single retail location.
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