Choice InternationalBOM:531358 +1.39%80 Operating Margin % is 34.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 28.33. GuruFocus rates BOM:531358 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹714.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 667 Capital Markets companies, Choice International ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.
Choice International Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Choice International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531358'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.87 Med: 28.33 Max: 33.96
Current: 33.92
BOM:531358's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.56% of 667
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 7.13
vs BOM:531358: 33.92
Choice International's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
Choice International (BOM:531358) 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.
Choice International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Choice International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choice International'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:531358 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Choice International'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.
Choice International Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Choice International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choice International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Choice International Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Choice International'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.
Choice International (BOM:531358) has a Operating Margin % of 34.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Choice International and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 28.33. Over the past decade, Choice International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.87 to 33.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Choice International ranks #183 out of 667 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Choice International's Operating Margin % too high?
Choice International's current Operating Margin % of 34.38% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 28.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.87 to a high of 33.96. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.13. Choice International's value of 34.38% is 382.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choice International ranks #183 out of 667 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Choice International has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choice International's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Choice International ranks #183 out of 667 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Choice International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.13. Choice International's value of 34.38% is 382.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Choice International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.87 to 33.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.33 vs. the industry median of 7.13, Choice International 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.13, based on 667 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. Choice International's current Operating Margin % of 34.38% is 382.2% 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 Choice International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choice International's current Operating Margin % is 34.38%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 28.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choice International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice International (BOM:531358) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹714.45, compared to a current price of ₹764.25 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 34.38%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 28.33 and 382.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 7.13. Choice International's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Choice International (BOM:531358), the current Operating Margin % is 34.38% 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 Choice International (BOM:531358) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choice International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹764.25 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹714.45.
GuruFocus considers Choice International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531358:
Operating Margin %: 34.38% (21% above median its 10-year median of 28.33)
GF Value™: ₹714.45 vs. price of ₹764.25 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 382.2% above the Capital Markets median (#183 of 667)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531358 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choice International Ltd is a company engaged in providing financial services. It operates through the segments of NBFC services, Broking & Distribution services, and Advisory services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Broking and Distribution services. It offers services like equity trading, commodity derivative trading, financial planning, currency futures trading, fund distribution, and structured products. The company conducts its business operations mainly in India.
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