Natraj ProteinsBOM:530119 -3.12%43 Operating Margin % is 8.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 288% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:530119 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹29.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natraj Proteins ranks worse than 61.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natraj Proteins's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530119'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.07 Med: 2.19 Max: 9.51
Current: 3.19
BOM:530119's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 61.61% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs BOM:530119: 3.19
Natraj Proteins'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.
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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).
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Natraj Proteins Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Natraj Proteins'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:530119 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natraj Proteins'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.
Natraj Proteins Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natraj Proteins's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natraj Proteins'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.
Natraj Proteins'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.
Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) has a Operating Margin % of 8.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Natraj Proteins and its competitors. This is 288% above median its historical median of 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1199 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Natraj Proteins' Operating Margin % too high?
Natraj Proteins' current Operating Margin % of 8.50% is 288% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Natraj Proteins' value of 8.50% is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1199 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natraj Proteins has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natraj Proteins' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natraj Proteins ranks #1199 out of 1946 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Natraj Proteins in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Natraj Proteins' value of 8.50% is 60.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Natraj Proteins 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.29, based on 1,946 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. Natraj Proteins's current Operating Margin % of 8.50% is 60.8% 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 Natraj Proteins and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natraj Proteins's current Operating Margin % is 8.50%, which is 288% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natraj Proteins stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹29.07, compared to a current price of ₹37.00 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.50%, which is 288% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 60.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.29. Natraj Proteins' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119), the current Operating Margin % is 8.50% 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 Natraj Proteins (BOM:530119) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natraj Proteins stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹37.00 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹29.07.
GuruFocus considers Natraj Proteins to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530119:
Operating Margin %: 8.50% (288% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: ₹29.07 vs. price of ₹37.00 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1199 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natraj Proteins Ltd produces and sells edible oil and related products through solvent extraction of soybeans. Its portfolio includes soybean oil, fats, de-oiled cakes, acid oil, fatty acids, and byproducts such as soya husk. Company is dealing in the two business segment activities i.e., Solvent Extraction including Rice Milling and Commodity Trading. Commodity segment is engaged in wholesale trading of cereals and pulses, including rice, wheat, moong dal, and gram. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India, Natraj Proteins generates majority revenue through the production and sale of edible oils and agricultural commodities, serving the food industry and related markets.
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