Hathway Cable & DatacomBOM:533162 -1.43%67 Operating Margin % is 0.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates BOM:533162 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks worse than 56.89% on this metric.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -50.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hathway Cable & Datacom's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:533162'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.18 Med: 3.26 Max: 15.1
Current: 0.6
BOM:533162's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 56.89% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs BOM:533162: 0.60
Hathway Cable & Datacom's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -50.60% 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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hathway Cable & Datacom Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hathway Cable & Datacom'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:533162 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hathway Cable & Datacom's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.
Hathway Cable & Datacom (BOM:533162) has a Operating Margin % of 0.41% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #582 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom's Operating Margin % too high?
Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Operating Margin % of 0.41% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 3.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 0.41% is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #582 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hathway Cable & Datacom has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hathway Cable & Datacom's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #582 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hathway Cable & Datacom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 0.41% is 83.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Hathway Cable & Datacom 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Operating Margin % of 0.41% is 83.7% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Operating Margin % is 0.41%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom (BOM:533162) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.74, compared to a current price of ₹11.71 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.41%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 83.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Hathway Cable & Datacom's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (BOM:533162), the current Operating Margin % is 0.41% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (BOM:533162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.71 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.74.
GuruFocus considers Hathway Cable & Datacom to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533162:
Operating Margin %: 0.41% (87% below median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: ₹17.74 vs. price of ₹11.71 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#582 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is an India-based Multi System Operator engaged in providing cable television (TV) network services, broadband services, and allied services. The product range of the company includes digital and analogue cable television, broadband, and local television channels. The products offered under the digital cable television services are HD Personal Video Recorder, Hathway SD, and Hathway HD. The company provides TV services in digital mode. In addition, it also offers features like video on demand, an electronic programming guide, and other features. The group has three reportable segments: Broadband Business, Cable Television Business, and Dealing in Securities. It generates the majority of the revenue from Cable television services.
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