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Active Clothing CoBOM:541144 +1.53%84 Operating Margin % is 4.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:541144 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹146.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Active Clothing Co ranks better than 62.33% on this metric.
Active Clothing Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Active Clothing Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:541144'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.94 Med: 6.46 Max: 9.1
Current: 6.47
BOM:541144's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.33% of 1038
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.175
vs BOM:541144: 6.47
Active Clothing Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
Active Clothing Co (BOM:541144) 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 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.
Active Clothing Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Active Clothing Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Active Clothing Co'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:541144 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Active Clothing Co'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.
Active Clothing Co Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Active Clothing Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Active Clothing Co'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.
Active Clothing Co'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.
Active Clothing Co (BOM:541144) has a Operating Margin % of 4.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Active Clothing Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.46. Over the past decade, Active Clothing Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Active Clothing Co ranks #391 out of 1038 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Active Clothing Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Active Clothing Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.88% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.94 to a high of 9.10. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.18. Active Clothing Co's value of 4.88% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Active Clothing Co ranks #391 out of 1038 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Active Clothing Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Active Clothing Co's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Active Clothing Co ranks #391 out of 1038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Active Clothing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.18. Active Clothing Co's value of 4.88% is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Active Clothing Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 9.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 4.18, Active Clothing Co 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.18, based on 1,038 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. Active Clothing Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.88% is 16.9% 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 Active Clothing Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Active Clothing Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.88%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Active Clothing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Clothing Co (BOM:541144) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹146.19, compared to a current price of ₹115.85 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.88%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 16.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.18. Active Clothing Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Active Clothing Co (BOM:541144), the current Operating Margin % is 4.88% 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 Active Clothing Co (BOM:541144) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Active Clothing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹115.85 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹146.19.
GuruFocus considers Active Clothing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:541144:
Operating Margin %: 4.88% (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.46)
GF Value™: ₹146.19 vs. price of ₹115.85 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#391 of 1038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:541144 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Active Clothing Co Ltd is an integrated apparel manufacturer, designing and producing ready-made garments for markets globally. It specializes in various types of garments across various categories such as flat knit sweaters, outerwear jackets, circular knit t-shirts, sweatshirts and joggers, and shoe uppers. The company's product range includes apparel for men, women, kids, and babies. It manufactures products for various brands such as Monoprix, Pepe Jeans, Celio, Pacsun, Next, Reebok, and others.
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