Bharti HexacomBOM:544162 +0.63%39 Operating Margin % is 29.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 22.65. GuruFocus rates BOM:544162 with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Bharti Hexacom ranks better than 89.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bharti Hexacom's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544162'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16 Med: 22.65 Max: 28.62
Current: 28.62
BOM:544162's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.32% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.72
vs BOM:544162: 28.62
Bharti Hexacom's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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.
Bharti Hexacom Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bharti Hexacom Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bharti Hexacom'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:544162 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Bharti Hexacom'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.
Bharti Hexacom Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Bharti Hexacom's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bharti Hexacom'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.
Bharti Hexacom'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.
Bharti Hexacom (BOM:544162) has a Operating Margin % of 29.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bharti Hexacom and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 22.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharti Hexacom ranks #39 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Bharti Hexacom's Operating Margin % too high?
Bharti Hexacom's current Operating Margin % of 29.10% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 22.65. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.72. Bharti Hexacom's value of 29.10% is 199.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharti Hexacom ranks #39 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bharti Hexacom has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharti Hexacom's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Bharti Hexacom ranks #39 out of 365 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bharti Hexacom in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.72. Bharti Hexacom's value of 29.10% is 199.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.65 vs. the industry median of 9.72, Bharti Hexacom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.72, based on 365 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. Bharti Hexacom's current Operating Margin % of 29.10% is 199.4% 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 Bharti Hexacom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharti Hexacom's current Operating Margin % is 29.10%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 22.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharti Hexacom stock overvalued right now?
Bharti Hexacom (BOM:544162) has a current Operating Margin % of 29.10%. The current Operating Margin % is 29.10%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 22.65 and 199.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.72. Bharti Hexacom's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bharti Hexacom (BOM:544162), the current Operating Margin % is 29.10% 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.
Bharti Hexacom Ltd is a communications solutions provider offering consumer mobile services, fixed-line telephone, and broadband services to customers in the Rajasthan and the North East telecommunication circles in India, It offers services under the brand 'Airtel'. The company has three reportable segments: Mobile Services: which covers voice and data telecom services provided through wireless technology (2G/4G/5G). This also includes intra-city fiber networks. Homes and Office Services: covers voice and data communications through fixed-line network and broadband technology for homes and offices. Unallocated: items include expenses/results, assets and liabilities of corporate headquarters of the company. Key revenue is generated from Mobile Services segment.
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