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Davin Sons RetailBOM:544331 +17.82%21 Operating Margin % is 6.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 17.42. GuruFocus rates BOM:544331 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Davin Sons Retail ranks better than 78.32% on this metric.
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) 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.
Davin Sons Retail Operating Margin % Related Terms
Davin Sons Retail Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Davin Sons Retail'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:544331 vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Davin Sons Retail'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.
Davin Sons Retail Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Davin Sons Retail's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Davin Sons Retail'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.
Davin Sons Retail'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.
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) has a Operating Margin % of 6.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Davin Sons Retail and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 17.42. Over the past decade, Davin Sons Retail's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.37 to 19.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #119 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Davin Sons Retail's Operating Margin % too high?
Davin Sons Retail's current Operating Margin % of 6.56% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 17.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.37 to a high of 19.91. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Davin Sons Retail's value of 6.56% is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #119 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Davin Sons Retail has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Davin Sons Retail's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #119 out of 549 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Davin Sons Retail in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Davin Sons Retail's value of 6.56% is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Davin Sons Retail's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.37 to 19.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.42 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Davin Sons Retail 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.79, based on 549 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. Davin Sons Retail's current Operating Margin % of 6.56% is 13.3% 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 Davin Sons Retail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Davin Sons Retail's current Operating Margin % is 6.56%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 17.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Davin Sons Retail stock overvalued right now?
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.56%. The current Operating Margin % is 6.56%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 17.42 and 13.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.79. Davin Sons Retail's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331), the current Operating Margin % is 6.56% 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.
Davin Sons Retail Ltd operates through two main business verticals: manufacturing readymade garments and distributing fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company designs and produces a variety of garments, including jeans, denim jackets, and shirts for other brands, outsourcing manufacturing on a job-work basis. Its FMCG distribution arm handles branded packaged foods, beverages such as non-alcoholic energy drinks, snacks, and other products, serving a broad customer base across several Indian states. Davin Sons Retail generates revenue from garment sales and FMCG product distribution; the majority of revenue is from the FMCG products.
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