Sarla Performance FibersBOM:526885 -0.19%66 Operating Margin % is 0.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 10.49. GuruFocus rates BOM:526885 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹85.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks better than 51.63% on this metric.
Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sarla Performance Fibers's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526885'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.45 Med: 10.49 Max: 15.06
Current: 4.45
BOM:526885's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 51.63% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.085
vs BOM:526885: 4.45
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.
Sarla Performance Fibers Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sarla Performance Fibers 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, Sarla Performance Fibers'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.
Sarla Performance Fibers Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sarla Performance Fibers's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarla Performance Fibers'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.
Sarla Performance Fibers'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.
Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) has a Operating Margin % of 0.52% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sarla Performance Fibers and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 10.49. Over the past decade, Sarla Performance Fibers' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.45 to 15.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #504 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Sarla Performance Fibers' Operating Margin % too high?
Sarla Performance Fibers' current Operating Margin % of 0.52% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 10.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.45 to a high of 15.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Sarla Performance Fibers' value of 0.52% is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #504 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarla Performance Fibers has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarla Performance Fibers' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sarla Performance Fibers ranks #504 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Sarla Performance Fibers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Sarla Performance Fibers' value of 0.52% is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sarla Performance Fibers' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.45 to 15.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.49 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Sarla Performance Fibers has consistently been below 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. Sarla Performance Fibers's current Operating Margin % of 0.52% is 87.3% below 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 Sarla Performance Fibers 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. Sarla Performance Fibers's current Operating Margin % is 0.52%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 10.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarla Performance Fibers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹85.54, compared to a current price of ₹98.74 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.52%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 10.49 and 87.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Sarla Performance Fibers' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885), the current Operating Margin % is 0.52% 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 Sarla Performance Fibers (BOM:526885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarla Performance Fibers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹98.74 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹85.54.
GuruFocus considers Sarla Performance Fibers to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526885:
Operating Margin %: 0.52% (95% below median its 10-year median of 10.49)
GF Value™: ₹85.54 vs. price of ₹98.74 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#504 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd operates in the textile industry. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of polyester and nylon yarns. It operates in two segments: Manufacturing of Speciality Yarn and Generation of Wind Power. Its products include Textured polyester yarns, Textured nylon stretch yarns, Textured sewing thread, Covered yarns, and High tenacity yarns, among others. It generates key revenue from the specialty yarn segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue through the export of its products to other countries and the rest from India.
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