Cello WorldBOM:544012 -0.93%63 Operating Margin % is 16.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 21.51. GuruFocus rates BOM:544012 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹717.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Cello World ranks better than 92.54% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cello World's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,093 Mil. Cello World's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,536 Mil. Therefore, Cello World's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.72%.
Warning Sign:
Cello World Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cello World's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544012'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.94 Med: 21.51 Max: 22.64
Current: 16.94
BOM:544012's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.54% of 429
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs BOM:544012: 16.94
Cello World's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
Cello World's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,093 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,936 Mil.
Cello World (BOM:544012) 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.
Cello World Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cello World Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cello World'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:544012 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Cello World'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.
Cello World Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cello World's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cello World'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.
Cello World'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.
Cello World (BOM:544012) has a Operating Margin % of 16.72% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cello World and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 21.51. Over the past decade, Cello World's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.94 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Cello World ranks #32 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Cello World's Operating Margin % too high?
Cello World's current Operating Margin % of 16.72% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 21.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.94 to a high of 22.64. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Cello World's value of 16.72% is 359.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cello World ranks #32 out of 429 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cello World has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cello World's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Cello World ranks #32 out of 429 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cello World in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.64. Cello World's value of 16.72% is 359.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cello World's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.94 to 22.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.51 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Cello World 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.64, based on 429 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. Cello World's current Operating Margin % of 16.72% is 359.3% 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 Cello World and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cello World's current Operating Margin % is 16.72%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 21.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cello World stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cello World (BOM:544012) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹717.36, compared to a current price of ₹373.85 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.72%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 21.51 and 359.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.64. Cello World's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Cello World (BOM:544012), the current Operating Margin % is 16.72% 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 Cello World (BOM:544012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cello World stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹373.85 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹717.36.
GuruFocus considers Cello World to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:544012:
Operating Margin %: 16.72% (22% below median its 10-year median of 21.51)
GF Value™: ₹717.36 vs. price of ₹373.85 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 359.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#32 of 429)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:544012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cello World Ltd is a popular Indian consumer products company. It is engaged in the consumerware market in India, with a presence in consumer houseware, writing instruments and stationery, molded furniture, and allied product categories. It is engaged in the business of trading consumer products namely plastic and rubber products such as water bottles, storage containers and jars, tiffins and lunch carriers, stationery items, glassware, steel flasks, and jars among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India.
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