Alfa Ica (India)BOM:530973 68 Operating Margin % is 0.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:530973 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Alfa Ica (India) ranks worse than 55.01% on this metric.
Alfa Ica (India) Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Ica (India)'s Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530973'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 4.58 Max: 6.62
Current: 2.99
BOM:530973's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.01% of 429
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs BOM:530973: 2.99
Alfa Ica (India)'s 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.20% 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.
Alfa Ica (India) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alfa Ica (India) Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Ica (India)'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:530973 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Alfa Ica (India)'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.
Alfa Ica (India) Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alfa Ica (India)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Ica (India)'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.
Alfa Ica (India)'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.
Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) has a Operating Margin % of 0.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alfa Ica (India) and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Alfa Ica (India)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 6.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #236 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Alfa Ica (India)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Alfa Ica (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 0.53% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 6.62. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Alfa Ica (India)'s value of 0.53% is 85.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #236 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Ica (India) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Ica (India)'s Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Alfa Ica (India) ranks #236 out of 429 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alfa Ica (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Alfa Ica (India)'s value of 0.53% is 85.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Ica (India)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 6.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Alfa Ica (India) 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.64, based on 429 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. Alfa Ica (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 0.53% is 85.4% 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 Alfa Ica (India) and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Ica (India)'s current Operating Margin % is 0.53%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Ica (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.07, compared to a current price of ₹79.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.53%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 85.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.64. Alfa Ica (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973), the current Operating Margin % is 0.53% 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 Alfa Ica (India) (BOM:530973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Ica (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹79.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.07.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Ica (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530973:
Operating Margin %: 0.53% (88% below median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: ₹92.07 vs. price of ₹79.00 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#236 of 429)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Ica (India) Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the process of manufacturing High-Pressure Laminate Sheets and Compacts, which are available in different colors, designs, and textures. The Laminate sheets are used for various applications in areas including Furniture Covering, Wall Paneling, Partitions, Door Covering, and Shower Panels. It generates revenue from Decorative laminates. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from its customers located outside India.
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