Data Patterns (India)BOM:543428 -2.35%93 Operating Margin % is 54.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 37.79. GuruFocus rates BOM:543428 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,937.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Data Patterns (India) ranks better than 97.69% on this metric.
Data Patterns (India) Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543428'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.1 Med: 37.79 Max: 44.27
Current: 37.96
BOM:543428's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 97.69% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 7.75
vs BOM:543428: 37.96
Data Patterns (India)'s 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
Data Patterns (India) (BOM:543428) 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.
Data Patterns (India) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Data Patterns (India) Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Patterns (India)'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:543428 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Data Patterns (India)'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.
Data Patterns (India) Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % falls into.
Data Patterns (India) 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.
Data Patterns (India)'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.
Data Patterns (India) (BOM:543428) has a Operating Margin % of 54.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Data Patterns (India) and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 37.79. Over the past decade, Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 44.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Patterns (India) ranks #8 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Data Patterns (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 54.21% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 37.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.10 to a high of 44.27. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Data Patterns (India)'s value of 54.21% is 599.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Patterns (India) ranks #8 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Data Patterns (India) has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Patterns (India)'s Operating Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Data Patterns (India) ranks #8 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Data Patterns (India) in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Data Patterns (India)'s value of 54.21% is 599.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Patterns (India)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 44.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.79 vs. the industry median of 7.75, Data Patterns (India) 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 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. Data Patterns (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 54.21% is 599.5% 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 Data Patterns (India) and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Patterns (India)'s current Operating Margin % is 54.21%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 37.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Patterns (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Patterns (India) (BOM:543428) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,937.40, compared to a current price of ₹4,510.30 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 54.21%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 37.79 and 599.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 7.75. Data Patterns (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Data Patterns (India) (BOM:543428), the current Operating Margin % is 54.21% 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 Data Patterns (India) (BOM:543428) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Patterns (India) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,510.30 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,937.40.
GuruFocus considers Data Patterns (India) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543428:
Operating Margin %: 54.21% (43% above median its 10-year median of 37.79)
GF Value™: ₹3,937.40 vs. price of ₹4,510.30 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 599.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#8 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543428 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Patterns (India) Ltd is a defense and aerospace electronics solutions provider catering to the indigenously developed defense products industry. The company caters to the entire spectrum of defense and aerospace platforms, offering products like cockpit and rugged displays, naval systems, space systems, radar and radar systems, electronic warfare, and avionic systems, among others. It operates only in one business segment, i.e., the manufacture, sale, and service of defense electronics. Geographically, a majority of its revenue is generated from its operations in India, and it also has some exposure to other markets.
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