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Oceanic FoodsBOM:540405 +0.04%83 Operating Margin % is 8.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 4.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:540405 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹64.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Oceanic Foods ranks better than 62.38% on this metric.
Oceanic Foods Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oceanic Foods's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540405'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45 Med: 4.86 Max: 7.83
Current: 7.67
BOM:540405's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.38% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs BOM:540405: 7.67
Oceanic Foods's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 16.00% 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.
Oceanic Foods Operating Margin % Related Terms
Oceanic Foods Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oceanic Foods'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:540405 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Oceanic Foods'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.
Oceanic Foods Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Oceanic Foods's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oceanic Foods'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.
Oceanic Foods'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.
Oceanic Foods (BOM:540405) has a Operating Margin % of 8.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Oceanic Foods and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 4.86. Over the past decade, Oceanic Foods' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Oceanic Foods ranks #735 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Oceanic Foods' Operating Margin % too high?
Oceanic Foods' current Operating Margin % of 8.63% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 7.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Oceanic Foods' value of 8.63% is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oceanic Foods ranks #735 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oceanic Foods has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oceanic Foods' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Oceanic Foods ranks #735 out of 1954 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Oceanic Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Oceanic Foods' value of 8.63% is 61.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oceanic Foods' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 7.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.86 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Oceanic Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.34, based on 1,954 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. Oceanic Foods's current Operating Margin % of 8.63% is 61.6% 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 Oceanic Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oceanic Foods's current Operating Margin % is 8.63%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oceanic Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oceanic Foods (BOM:540405) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹64.24, compared to a current price of ₹54.87 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.63%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.86 and 61.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.34. Oceanic Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Oceanic Foods (BOM:540405), the current Operating Margin % is 8.63% 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 Oceanic Foods (BOM:540405) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oceanic Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹54.87 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹64.24.
GuruFocus considers Oceanic Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540405:
Operating Margin %: 8.63% (78% above median its 10-year median of 4.86)
GF Value™: ₹64.24 vs. price of ₹54.87 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#735 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540405 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oceanic Foods Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of dehydrated spices and vegetables. The company's products include dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated vegetables, and others in various forms like flakes, minced, powder, and others.
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