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Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma IndustriesBOM:532335 67 Operating Margin % is 5.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.08. GuruFocus rates BOM:532335 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹38.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks better than 50.54% on this metric.
BOM:532335'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.39 Med: 6.08 Max: 9.51
Current: 5.56
BOM:532335's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.54% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs BOM:532335: 5.56
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.
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:532335 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries'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.
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries'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.
* 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.
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) has a Operating Margin % of 5.12% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #968 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' current Operating Margin % of 5.12% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.43. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' value of 5.12% is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #968 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries ranks #968 out of 1957 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.43. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' value of 5.12% is 5.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.08 vs. the industry median of 5.43, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries 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 5.43, based on 1,957 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. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's current Operating Margin % of 5.12% is 5.7% 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries's current Operating Margin % is 5.12%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹38.01, compared to a current price of ₹24.45 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.12%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.08 and 5.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.43. Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335), the current Operating Margin % is 5.12% 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 Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries (BOM:532335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹24.45 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹38.01.
GuruFocus considers Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532335:
Operating Margin %: 5.12% (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.08)
GF Value™: ₹38.01 vs. price of ₹24.45 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#968 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambica Agarbathies & Aroma Industries Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and seller of incense sticks. In addition, it is also involved in the business activities of operating hotels in Chennai and Vishakapatnam, Film production and distribution activities, and wind power generation activities. The operating segments of the company are the Agarbathies division and the Hotel division. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Agarbathies division segment which involves manufacturing and selling varieties of incense sticks. The products offered by the entity are Durbar Bathi, Kumkum, Dhoops & Cones, Fruit (Natural Bathies), Sun Moon (incense sticks), Amrutham (herbal bathies), and Athjisaya Dhoop.
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