Valiant organicsBOM:540145 -0.18%68 Operating Margin % is 7.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 17.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:540145 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹360.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Valiant organics ranks better than 52.09% on this metric.
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.
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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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Valiant organics Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valiant organics'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Valiant organics'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.
Valiant organics Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Valiant organics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valiant organics'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.
Valiant organics'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.
Valiant organics (BOM:540145) has a Operating Margin % of 7.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Valiant organics and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 17.98. Over the past decade, Valiant organics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 24.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Valiant organics ranks #757 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Valiant organics' Operating Margin % too high?
Valiant organics' current Operating Margin % of 7.45% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 17.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 24.79. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Valiant organics' value of 7.45% is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valiant organics ranks #757 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valiant organics has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valiant organics' Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Valiant organics ranks #757 out of 1580 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Valiant organics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Valiant organics' value of 7.45% is 23.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Valiant organics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 24.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.98 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Valiant organics 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,580 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. Valiant organics's current Operating Margin % of 7.45% is 23.9% 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 Valiant organics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valiant organics's current Operating Margin % is 7.45%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 17.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valiant organics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valiant organics (BOM:540145) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹360.46, compared to a current price of ₹284.50 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.45%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 17.98 and 23.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Valiant organics' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Valiant organics (BOM:540145), the current Operating Margin % is 7.45% 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 Valiant organics (BOM:540145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valiant organics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹284.50 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹360.46.
GuruFocus considers Valiant organics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540145:
Operating Margin %: 7.45% (59% below median its 10-year median of 17.98)
GF Value™: ₹360.46 vs. price of ₹284.50 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Chemicals median (#757 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valiant organics Ltd engages in the production and marketing of a diverse range of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is a manufacturer of compounds such as chlorophenol derivatives, benzene derivatives, Para Nitro Aniline (PNA), Para Amino Phenol (PAP), Ortho Anisidine, and Para Anisidine. The company's product portfolio serves a broad spectrum of industries, including agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, pigments, cosmetics, rubber, polymers, and veterinary drugs. These chemicals are produced through sophisticated process chemistries, including chlorination, Ammonolysis, Hydrogenation, Acetylation, Sulphonation, and Methoxylation, ensuring a wide array of high-quality offerings. It operates in a single segment, Chemicals, with operations in India and outside India.
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