Sarveshwar FoodsBOM:543688 -1.60%71 Operating Margin % is 3.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:543688 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarveshwar Foods ranks worse than 52.34% on this metric.
Sarveshwar Foods Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sarveshwar Foods's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543688'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76 Med: 5.15 Max: 8.26
Current: 4.8
BOM:543688's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.34% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.28
vs BOM:543688: 4.80
Sarveshwar Foods's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 6.90% 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.
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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).
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Sarveshwar Foods Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sarveshwar Foods Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sarveshwar 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:543688 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sarveshwar 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.
Sarveshwar Foods Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sarveshwar Foods's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarveshwar 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.
Sarveshwar 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.
Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) has a Operating Margin % of 3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sarveshwar Foods and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.15. Over the past decade, Sarveshwar Foods' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.76 to 8.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1019 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Sarveshwar Foods' Operating Margin % too high?
Sarveshwar Foods' current Operating Margin % of 3.80% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 8.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Sarveshwar Foods' value of 3.80% is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1019 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarveshwar Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarveshwar Foods' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarveshwar Foods ranks #1019 out of 1947 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sarveshwar Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Sarveshwar Foods' value of 3.80% is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Sarveshwar Foods' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.76 to 8.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Sarveshwar Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.28, based on 1,947 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. Sarveshwar Foods's current Operating Margin % of 3.80% is 28% 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 Sarveshwar Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarveshwar Foods's current Operating Margin % is 3.80%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarveshwar Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7.38, compared to a current price of ₹3.69 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.80%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 28% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.28. Sarveshwar Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688), the current Operating Margin % is 3.80% 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 Sarveshwar Foods (BOM:543688) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarveshwar Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.69 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7.38.
GuruFocus considers Sarveshwar Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543688:
Operating Margin %: 3.80% (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: ₹7.38 vs. price of ₹3.69 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1019 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543688 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarveshwar Foods Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of basmati and non-basmati rice products. Its portfolio includes a wide range of rice varieties such as white raw rice, steam rice, broken rice, brown rice, and parboiled rice. The company also offers organic rice and other organic food products under its brand Nimbark. Operations are centered in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on traditional sourcing and modern processing techniques to preserve the natural flavor and aroma of the rice. Sarveshwar markets its products both domestically and internationally, generating revenue through branded and unbranded rice sales in various packaging sizes.
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