Gujarat ContainersBOM:513507 -3.54%80 Operating Margin % is 7.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:513507 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹172.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Gujarat Containers ranks better than 62.47% on this metric.
Gujarat Containers Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gujarat Containers's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513507'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.45 Med: 8.19 Max: 12.66
Current: 7.18
BOM:513507's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.47% of 389
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs BOM:513507: 7.18
Gujarat Containers's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.80% 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.
Gujarat Containers Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gujarat Containers Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gujarat Containers'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:513507 vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Gujarat Containers'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.
Gujarat Containers Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gujarat Containers's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Containers'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.
Gujarat Containers's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 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.
Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) has a Operating Margin % of 7.85% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gujarat Containers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Gujarat Containers' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.45 to 12.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #146 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Gujarat Containers' Operating Margin % too high?
Gujarat Containers' current Operating Margin % of 7.85% is near median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.45 to a high of 12.66. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Gujarat Containers' value of 7.85% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #146 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gujarat Containers has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Containers' Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Gujarat Containers ranks #146 out of 389 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Gujarat Containers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Gujarat Containers' value of 7.85% is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Containers' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.45 to 12.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Gujarat Containers 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 5.27, based on 389 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. Gujarat Containers's current Operating Margin % of 7.85% is 49% 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 Gujarat Containers and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Gujarat Containers's current Operating Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Containers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹172.08, compared to a current price of ₹143.15 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 49% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.27. Gujarat Containers' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507), the current Operating Margin % is 7.85% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gujarat Containers (BOM:513507) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Containers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹143.15 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹172.08.
GuruFocus considers Gujarat Containers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513507:
Operating Margin %: 7.85% (near median its 10-year median of 8.19)
GF Value™: ₹172.08 vs. price of ₹143.15 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Packaging & Containers median (#146 of 389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513507 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gujarat Containers Ltd is a container manufacturing company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of various types of barrels. Its products include galvanized, epoxy, composite, all side welded, open-top, M.S. plain, non-return valve, HMHDPE, and GP sheet barrels, as well as carboys and liners, and jerry cans. The company offers its products for applications in various industries, including a plethora of chemicals, agrochemicals, aromatic products, paints, coatings, and dyestuff; food products; petroleum products and their by-products; lubricating oils; pharmaceuticals; hazardous chemicals; and resins. The company operates in one operating segment, namely, the business of manufacturing steel barrels.
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