Ludlow Jute & SpecialitiesBOM:526179 -0.18%54 Operating Margin % is 4.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates BOM:526179 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹214.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks better than 64.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ludlow Jute & Specialities's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526179'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.73 Med: 1.7 Max: 6.75
Current: 6.75
BOM:526179's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.59% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.085
vs BOM:526179: 6.75
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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ludlow Jute & Specialities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities'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.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) has a Operating Margin % of 4.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ludlow Jute & Specialities and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #369 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities' Operating Margin % too high?
Ludlow Jute & Specialities' current Operating Margin % of 4.23% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 4.23% is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #369 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ludlow Jute & Specialities has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ludlow Jute & Specialities' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ludlow Jute & Specialities ranks #369 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ludlow Jute & Specialities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' value of 4.23% is 3.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Ludlow Jute & Specialities 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,042 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. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current Operating Margin % of 4.23% is 3.5% 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ludlow Jute & Specialities's current Operating Margin % is 4.23%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹214.21, compared to a current price of ₹335.20 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.23%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 3.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Ludlow Jute & Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179), the current Operating Margin % is 4.23% 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 Ludlow Jute & Specialities (BOM:526179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ludlow Jute & Specialities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹335.20 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹214.21.
GuruFocus considers Ludlow Jute & Specialities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526179:
Operating Margin %: 4.23% (149% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
GF Value™: ₹214.21 vs. price of ₹335.20 (56.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#369 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ludlow Jute & Specialities Ltd is an India-based company that offers jute goods. The company operates in the segment of manufacturing and selling jute goods. It offers products such as Jute yarn, Hessian cloth, and food-grade bags; Jute geotextiles, such as Soil saver (Jute mesh), woven and nonwoven, and diversified products, such as Jute felt/nonwoven, Jute canvas, Leno/scrim cloth, and Decorative hessian fabric. The company mainly operates in India. It also offers its products in the Overseas market.
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