Kitex GarmentsBOM:521248 -3.28%63 Operating Margin % is -11.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:521248 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹133.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kitex Garments ranks worse than 76.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitex Garments's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:521248'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43 Med: 18.61 Max: 32.16
Current: -2.43
BOM:521248's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.27% of 1041
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs BOM:521248: -2.43
Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kitex Garments Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitex Garments'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:521248 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kitex Garments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments'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.
Kitex Garments (BOM:521248) has a Operating Margin % of -11.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kitex Garments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #794 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Kitex Garments' Operating Margin % too high?
Kitex Garments' current Operating Margin % is -11.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #794 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitex Garments has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitex Garments' Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kitex Garments ranks #794 out of 1041 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kitex Garments 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 1,041 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 Kitex Garments 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. Kitex Garments's current Operating Margin % is -11.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitex Garments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitex Garments (BOM:521248) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹133.86, compared to a current price of ₹162.30 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -11.18%. Kitex Garments' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Kitex Garments (BOM:521248), the current Operating Margin % is -11.18% 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 Kitex Garments (BOM:521248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitex Garments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹162.30 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹133.86.
GuruFocus considers Kitex Garments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:521248:
Operating Margin %: -11.18%
GF Value™: ₹133.86 vs. price of ₹162.30 (21.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:521248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitex Garments Ltd manufactures cotton garments and fabrics. Garments account for the company's revenue and focus on infant wear such as body suits, sleepwear, rompers, burps, bibs, and training pants. Kitex manufactures the products for companies such as Carters, Gerber, Mothercare, Jockey, Children's Place, Kohl's, and Toys R. The company also owns the Little Star brand and licenses the Lamaze brand for distribution in the United States and Canada. Kitex exports almost all the garments it produces, which it manufactures in India, to the United States and Europe.
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