Vijay SolvexBOM:531069 +3.65%60 Operating Margin % is 1.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates BOM:531069 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹995.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vijay Solvex ranks worse than 72.37% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Vijay Solvex's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹129 Mil. Vijay Solvex's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,854 Mil. Therefore, Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88%.
Warning Sign:
Vijay Solvex Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531069'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 2.06 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.27
BOM:531069's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.37% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs BOM:531069: 1.27
Vijay Solvex's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -23.60% per year.
Vijay Solvex's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹129 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹301 Mil.
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.
Vijay Solvex Operating Margin % Related Terms
Vijay Solvex Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vijay Solvex'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:531069 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Vijay Solvex'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.
Vijay Solvex Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vijay Solvex'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.
Vijay Solvex'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.
Vijay Solvex (BOM:531069) has a Operating Margin % of 1.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vijay Solvex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.06. Over the past decade, Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Vijay Solvex ranks #1412 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % too high?
Vijay Solvex's current Operating Margin % of 1.88% is near median its 10-year median of 2.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 3.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Vijay Solvex's value of 1.88% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vijay Solvex ranks #1412 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vijay Solvex has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vijay Solvex's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vijay Solvex ranks #1412 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vijay Solvex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Vijay Solvex's value of 1.88% is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Vijay Solvex's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Vijay Solvex 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Vijay Solvex's current Operating Margin % of 1.88% is 64.3% 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 Vijay Solvex and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vijay Solvex's current Operating Margin % is 1.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vijay Solvex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vijay Solvex (BOM:531069) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹995.73, compared to a current price of ₹621.90 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 64.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Vijay Solvex's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Vijay Solvex (BOM:531069), the current Operating Margin % is 1.88% 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 Vijay Solvex (BOM:531069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vijay Solvex stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹621.90 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹995.73.
GuruFocus considers Vijay Solvex to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531069:
Operating Margin %: 1.88% (near median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: ₹995.73 vs. price of ₹621.90 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1412 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vijay Solvex Ltd is a manufacturer/producer of Edible Oil and vanaspati. It is also diversified into ceramics products and wind power. The company is organized into three operating segments, Edible Oils, Ceramics and Wind Power Generation. Edible Oil segment includes Vanaspati, Edible Oils, Oil Cake, De-oiled cake etc., Ceramics segments include Insulators and Wind Power segment includes electricity generation from Wind Power Generators. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Edible Oil segment in India.
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