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.
Bindal Exports Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bindal Exports Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bindal Exports'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Bindal Exports'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.
Bindal Exports Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bindal Exports's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bindal Exports'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.
Bindal Exports'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.
Bindal Exports (BOM:540148) has a Operating Margin % of 0.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bindal Exports and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Bindal Exports' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 4.49.
Is Bindal Exports' Operating Margin % too high?
Bindal Exports' current Operating Margin % of 0.67% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 4.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Bindal Exports' value of 0.67% is 83.6% below this industry median. Overall, Bindal Exports has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bindal Exports' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
Bindal Exports' Operating Margin % of 0.67% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Bindal Exports' value of 0.67% is 83.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bindal Exports' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 4.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Bindal Exports 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,041 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. Bindal Exports's current Operating Margin % of 0.67% is 83.6% 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 Bindal Exports and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bindal Exports's current Operating Margin % is 0.67%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bindal Exports stock overvalued right now?
Bindal Exports (BOM:540148) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.00, compared to a current price of ₹26.60 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.67%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 83.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Bindal Exports' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Bindal Exports (BOM:540148), the current Operating Margin % is 0.67% 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 Bindal Exports (BOM:540148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bindal Exports stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.60 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.00.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540148:
Operating Margin %: 0.67% (77% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: ₹17.00 vs. price of ₹26.60 (56.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bindal Exports Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and export of textiles, garments, and made-ups. The company specializes in diverse international styles, varied colors, and specialty finishes, which are tailor-made to customers' requirements. Its fabric portfolio comprises different blends of polyester, rayon, cotton, satin, chiffon, knitted fabric, viscose, etc., which are supplied in domestic and international markets. It derives the majority of its revenue from Fabrics and Fants.
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