Padma Oil (DHA:PADMAOIL) Operating Margin %: 20.81% (As of Mar. 2026) — 4524% Above Median

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DHA:PADMAOIL Padma Oil PLC DHA:PADMAOIL
91 GF Score
Price BDT198.90
GF Value BDT193.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Padma Oil Operating Margin %?

Padma Oil DHA:PADMAOIL -0.40% 91 Operating Margin % is 20.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4524% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates DHA:PADMAOIL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT193.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Oil & Gas companies, Padma Oil ranks worse than 73.74% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Padma Oil's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT179 Mil. Padma Oil's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT860 Mil. Therefore, Padma Oil's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.81%.

Good Sign:

Padma Oil PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Padma Oil's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:PADMAOIL' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.85
Current: 0.41


DHA:PADMAOIL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
73.74% of 929 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.55 vs DHA:PADMAOIL: 0.41

Padma Oil's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.

Padma Oil's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT179 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT1,313 Mil.


Padma Oil  (DHA:PADMAOIL) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Padma Oil Operating Margin % Related Terms


Padma Oil Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Padma Oil'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.

Padma Oil Operating Margin % Chart

Padma Oil Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.25 0.32 0.40 0.41

Padma Oil Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.30 0.10 47.76 47.31 20.81

DHA:PADMAOIL vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Padma Oil'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.


Padma Oil Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Padma Oil's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Padma Oil's Operating Margin % falls into.


DHA:PADMAOIL
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Padma Oil 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.

Padma Oil's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=1310.96 / 319873.147
=0.41 %

Padma Oil's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=179.002 / 860.101
=20.81 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 20.81% mean?
Padma Oil (DHA:PADMAOIL) has a Operating Margin % of 20.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Padma Oil and its competitors. This is 4524% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Padma Oil's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Padma Oil ranks #685 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Padma Oil's Operating Margin % too high?
Padma Oil's current Operating Margin % of 20.81% is 4524% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 7.55. Padma Oil's value of 20.81% is 175.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Padma Oil ranks #685 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Padma Oil has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Padma Oil's Operating Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Padma Oil ranks #685 out of 929 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Padma Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.55. Padma Oil's value of 20.81% is 175.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Padma Oil's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 0.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 7.55, Padma Oil 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 7.55, based on 929 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. Padma Oil's current Operating Margin % of 20.81% is 175.6% 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 Padma Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Padma Oil's current Operating Margin % is 20.81%, which is 4524% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Padma Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padma Oil (DHA:PADMAOIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT193.83, compared to a current price of BDT198.90 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.81%, which is 4524% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 175.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.55. Padma Oil's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Padma Oil (DHA:PADMAOIL), the current Operating Margin % is 20.81% 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 Padma Oil (DHA:PADMAOIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padma Oil stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT198.90 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT193.83. GuruFocus considers Padma Oil to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:PADMAOIL:

  • Operating Margin %: 20.81% (4524% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: BDT193.83 vs. price of BDT198.90 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 175.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#685 of 929)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:PADMAOIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Padma Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Strand Road, Padma Bhaban, Sadarghat, Chattogram, BGD, 4000
Padma Oil PLC is engaged in the procurement, storage, and marketing of petroleum products, lubricants, greases, bitumen, and LPG. The company operates in five segments namely Petroleum products: Includes the company's earnings from marketing of Petroleum products; Lubricating Oil & Grease: Includes the company's income from treading lubricating oil & grease; Bitumen: Includes the company's earnings from marketing of bitumen; LPG: Includes the company's earnings from marketing of LPG; and Agro-Chemicals products: Includes the company's income from trading imported Agro-Chemicals products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petroleum Products segment. It is also engaged in the production and marketing of agrochemical segment.
91GF Score

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