CLC IndustriesBOM:521082 15 Operating Margin % is -3.44% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:521082 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, CLC Industries ranks worse than 76.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CLC Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:521082'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.7 Med: -7.84 Max: -0.32
Current: -2.34
BOM:521082's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.13% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs BOM:521082: -2.34
CLC Industries'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.
CLC Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
CLC Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CLC Industries'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, CLC Industries'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.
CLC Industries Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CLC Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CLC Industries'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.
CLC Industries'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.
CLC Industries (BOM:521082) has a Operating Margin % of -3.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CLC Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CLC Industries ranks #791 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is CLC Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
CLC Industries' current Operating Margin % is -3.44%. Based on the distribution chart, CLC Industries ranks #791 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CLC Industries has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLC Industries' Operating Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, CLC Industries ranks #791 out of 1039 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CLC Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,039 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. 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 CLC Industries and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CLC Industries's current Operating Margin % is -3.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLC Industries stock overvalued right now?
CLC Industries (BOM:521082) has a current Operating Margin % of -3.44%. The current Operating Margin % is -3.44%. CLC Industries' overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 CLC Industries (BOM:521082), the current Operating Margin % is -3.44% 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.
CLC Industries Ltd is a textile company based in India. It manufactures cotton yarn, synthetic yarn cotton, and blended yarn. The products of the company include hosiery yarn, weaving yarn, carpet yarn, sewing thread, flat knitting, and industrial yarn. The business segments of the company are the manufacturing of Cotton yarn and related activities. The majority of the revenue is generated from the textile manufacturing segment of the company. The company operates in India and internationally and derives its key revenue from India.
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