Jagran PrakashanBOM:532705 -0.85%89 Operating Margin % is 13.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.44. GuruFocus rates BOM:532705 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹87.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Jagran Prakashan ranks better than 78.54% on this metric.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jagran Prakashan's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532705'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.51 Med: 14.44 Max: 22.94
Current: 12.05
BOM:532705's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.54% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs BOM:532705: 12.05
Jagran Prakashan's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.60% 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.
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Jagran Prakashan Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jagran Prakashan'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:532705 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jagran Prakashan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) has a Operating Margin % of 13.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.44. Over the past decade, Jagran Prakashan's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 22.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #218 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Jagran Prakashan's Operating Margin % too high?
Jagran Prakashan's current Operating Margin % of 13.69% is near median its 10-year median of 14.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.51 to a high of 22.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Jagran Prakashan's value of 13.69% is 454.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #218 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jagran Prakashan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jagran Prakashan's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #218 out of 1016 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Jagran Prakashan in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Jagran Prakashan's value of 13.69% is 454.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Jagran Prakashan's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 22.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.44 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Jagran Prakashan 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.47, based on 1,016 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. Jagran Prakashan's current Operating Margin % of 13.69% is 454.3% 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 Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jagran Prakashan's current Operating Margin % is 13.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jagran Prakashan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹87.27, compared to a current price of ₹64.48 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.44 and 454.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. Jagran Prakashan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705), the current Operating Margin % is 13.69% 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹64.48 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹87.27.
GuruFocus considers Jagran Prakashan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532705:
Operating Margin %: 13.69% (near median its 10-year median of 14.44)
GF Value™: ₹87.27 vs. price of ₹64.48 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 454.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#218 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a India based company along with subsidiaries engaged in printing and publication of newspapers and magazines and operating private FM radio stations through the brand Radio City. The company has organized its business into three categories: Printing, publishing, and digital; FM Radio business; and Others comprising outdoor advertising and event management and activation services. The company's majority of revenue is derived through the printing, publishing, and digital segment from India. Some of the company's popular publications include Dainik Jagran, Mid-day, Sakhi, Inquilab, and Naidunia among others.
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