The historical rank and industry rank for Kerala Ayurveda's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530163'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.72 Med: 6.67 Max: 12.33
Current: -17.72
BOM:530163's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 82.93% of 955
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs BOM:530163: -17.72
Kerala Ayurveda's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Kerala Ayurveda (BOM:530163) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Kerala Ayurveda Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kerala Ayurveda Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kerala Ayurveda'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kerala Ayurveda'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.
Kerala Ayurveda Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kerala Ayurveda's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kerala Ayurveda'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.
Kerala Ayurveda'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.
Kerala Ayurveda (BOM:530163) has a Operating Margin % of -25.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kerala Ayurveda and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerala Ayurveda ranks #792 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Kerala Ayurveda's Operating Margin % too high?
Kerala Ayurveda's current Operating Margin % is -25.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Kerala Ayurveda ranks #792 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kerala Ayurveda has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerala Ayurveda's Operating Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kerala Ayurveda ranks #792 out of 955 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kerala Ayurveda in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.45, based on 955 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 Kerala Ayurveda and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kerala Ayurveda's current Operating Margin % is -25.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerala Ayurveda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerala Ayurveda (BOM:530163) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹318.38, compared to a current price of ₹187.10 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -25.31%. Kerala Ayurveda's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Kerala Ayurveda (BOM:530163), the current Operating Margin % is -25.31% 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 Kerala Ayurveda (BOM:530163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerala Ayurveda stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹187.10 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹318.38.
GuruFocus considers Kerala Ayurveda to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530163:
Operating Margin %: -25.31%
GF Value™: ₹318.38 vs. price of ₹187.10 (41.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kerala Ayurveda Ltd is engaged in producing and selling ayurvedic products and providing healthcare services. The company offers ayurvedic medicine products for diabetes and heart health, skin and hair care, kids' health, women's care, men's care, gastro care, respiratory and allergy, general healthcare, massage oils, renal care, and joint care. It provides services through wellness clinics, resorts, hospitals, and academies. The company has only one reportable business segment, i.e., Full-spectrum Ayurvedic wellness. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of products. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and also has some exposure to other markets.
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