Denis Chem Lab (BOM:537536) Operating Margin %: 1.72% (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median


BOM:537536 Denis Chem Lab Ltd BOM:537536
78 GF Score
Price ₹73.28
GF Value ₹118.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Denis Chem Lab Operating Margin %?

Denis Chem Lab BOM:537536 +1.37% 78 Operating Margin % is 1.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 6.69. GuruFocus rates BOM:537536 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹118.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Drug Manufacturers companies, Denis Chem Lab ranks worse than 55.04% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Denis Chem Lab's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8 Mil. Denis Chem Lab's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹468 Mil. Therefore, Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.72%.

Warning Sign:

Denis Chem Lab Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.9%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:537536' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34   Med: 6.69   Max: 9.03
Current: 5.95


BOM:537536's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
55.04% of 952 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.58 vs BOM:537536: 5.95

Denis Chem Lab's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.

Denis Chem Lab's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹108 Mil.


Denis Chem Lab  (BOM:537536) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Denis Chem Lab Operating Margin % Related Terms


Denis Chem Lab Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Denis Chem Lab'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.

Denis Chem Lab Operating Margin % Chart

Denis Chem Lab Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Denis Chem Lab Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 7.40 5.66 9.21 1.72

BOM:537536 vs ZTS, UTHR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Denis Chem Lab'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.


Denis Chem Lab Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Denis Chem Lab 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.

Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=108.125 / 1817.204
=5.95 %

Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8.055 / 467.549
=1.72 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 1.72% mean?
Denis Chem Lab (BOM:537536) has a Operating Margin % of 1.72% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Denis Chem Lab and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 6.69. Over the past decade, Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.34 to 9.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Denis Chem Lab ranks #524 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % too high?
Denis Chem Lab's current Operating Margin % of 1.72% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 9.03. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Operating Margin % is 7.58. Denis Chem Lab's value of 1.72% is 77.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Denis Chem Lab ranks #524 out of 952 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Denis Chem Lab has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Denis Chem Lab's Operating Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Denis Chem Lab ranks #524 out of 952 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Denis Chem Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.58. Denis Chem Lab's value of 1.72% is 77.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Denis Chem Lab's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.34 to 9.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.69 vs. the industry median of 7.58, Denis Chem Lab 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.58, based on 952 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. Denis Chem Lab's current Operating Margin % of 1.72% is 77.3% 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 Denis Chem Lab and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Denis Chem Lab's current Operating Margin % is 1.72%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 6.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Denis Chem Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denis Chem Lab (BOM:537536) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹118.26, compared to a current price of ₹73.28 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.72%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.69 and 77.3% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.58. Denis Chem Lab's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Denis Chem Lab (BOM:537536), the current Operating Margin % is 1.72% 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 Denis Chem Lab (BOM:537536) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Denis Chem Lab stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹73.28 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹118.26. GuruFocus considers Denis Chem Lab to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:537536:

  • Operating Margin %: 1.72% (74% below median its 10-year median of 6.69)
  • GF Value™: ₹118.26 vs. price of ₹73.28 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.3% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#524 of 952)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:537536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Denis Chem Lab Business Description

Address Satellite Road, 401 Abhishree Complex, Opposite OM Tower, Beside Bidiwala Park, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380015
Denis Chem Lab Ltd is a pharmaceutical company involved in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. The company offers sterile intravenous injectables for human and veterinary use for different therapeutic areas. Its product portfolio includes antibiotic injections, diuretic injections, parenteral amino acid injections, plasma volume expanders, anti-pyretic Inj. irrigation solutions and dialysis solutions. The company has only one reportable segment which is Manufacturing, and Sales of Transfusion Solution in Bottles It generates its revenues through the sale of transfusion solution in bottles.
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