Innovative DesignsIVDN 50 Operating Margin % is 13.23% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IVDN with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Innovative Designs ranks better than 92.82% on this metric.
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).
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.
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Innovative Designs Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Innovative Designs'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.
IVDN vs DBGI, LSEB, JEM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Innovative Designs'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.
Innovative Designs Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Innovative Designs's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Designs'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.
Innovative Designs's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 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.
Innovative Designs (IVDN) has a Operating Margin % of 13.23% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Innovative Designs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Designs ranks #81 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Innovative Designs' Operating Margin % too high?
Innovative Designs' current Operating Margin % is 13.23%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Innovative Designs' value of 13.23% is 238.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Designs ranks #81 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovative Designs has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Designs' Operating Margin % compare to DBGI and LSEB?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Innovative Designs ranks #81 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Innovative Designs in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Innovative Designs' value of 13.23% is 238.8% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Innovative Designs's current Operating Margin % of 13.23% is 238.8% 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 Innovative Designs and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovative Designs's current Operating Margin % is 13.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Designs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Designs (IVDN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.52, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.23% and 238.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Innovative Designs' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Innovative Designs (IVDN), the current Operating Margin % is 13.23% as of Apr. 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 Innovative Designs (IVDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Designs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.52.
GuruFocus considers Innovative Designs to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IVDN:
Operating Margin %: 13.23%
GF Value™: $0.52 vs. price of $0.27 (48.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 238.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#81 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IVDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innovative Designs Inc markets cold-weather recreational and industrial clothing products, as well as house wrap, which is made from INSULTEX, a low-density foamed polyethylene with buoyancy, scent block, and thermal resistant properties. The business activity of the firm is operated through two segments Apparel and Housewrap. The Apparel segment offers a range of cold-weather apparel and related items. The Housewrap segment includes its INSULTEX House Wrap and its own seam tape. It generates maximum revenue from the Housewrap segment. Majority of the revenue is from USA and Canada.
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