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Apt PackagingBOM:506979 -4.09%52 Operating Margin % is 11.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1160% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates BOM:506979 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹39.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Apt Packaging ranks better than 57.76% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Apt Packaging's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.6 Mil. Apt Packaging's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹66.2 Mil. Therefore, Apt Packaging's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apt Packaging's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506979'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.78 Med: 0.91 Max: 14.51
Current: 6.49
BOM:506979's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.76% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs BOM:506979: 6.49
Apt Packaging'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.
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.
Apt Packaging Operating Margin % Related Terms
Apt Packaging Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apt Packaging'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:506979 vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Apt Packaging'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.
Apt Packaging Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Apt Packaging's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apt Packaging'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.
Apt Packaging'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.
Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) has a Operating Margin % of 11.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Apt Packaging and its competitors. This is 1160% above median its historical median of 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Apt Packaging ranks #166 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Apt Packaging's Operating Margin % too high?
Apt Packaging's current Operating Margin % of 11.47% is 1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Apt Packaging's value of 11.47% is 117.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apt Packaging ranks #166 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apt Packaging has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apt Packaging's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Apt Packaging ranks #166 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Apt Packaging in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Apt Packaging's value of 11.47% is 117.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Apt Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 393 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. Apt Packaging's current Operating Margin % of 11.47% is 117.2% 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 Apt Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apt Packaging's current Operating Margin % is 11.47%, which is 1160% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apt Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹39.07, compared to a current price of ₹76.43 — trading 95.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.47%, which is 1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 117.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. Apt Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Apt Packaging (BOM:506979), the current Operating Margin % is 11.47% 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 Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apt Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹76.43 is trading 95.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹39.07.
GuruFocus considers Apt Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506979:
Operating Margin %: 11.47% (1160% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: ₹39.07 vs. price of ₹76.43 (95.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#166 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apt Packaging Ltd is a manufacturer of Co-extruded seamless plastic tubes in India. The company offers packaging tubes of various diameters, layers, decorations, colors, types, caps, and tamper-proof sealing. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the domestic market from the sale of co-extruded plastic tubes.
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