Bata PakistanKAR:BATA 49 Operating Margin % is 3.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 10.21. GuruFocus rates KAR:BATA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨1,601.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata Pakistan ranks worse than 81.96% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Bata Pakistan's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨179 Mil. Bata Pakistan's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,707 Mil. Therefore, Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:BATA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.13 Med: 10.21 Max: 14.09
Current: -6.13
KAR:BATA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 81.96% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.085
vs KAR:BATA: -6.13
Bata Pakistan's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Bata Pakistan's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨179 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1,113 Mil.
Bata Pakistan (KAR:BATA) 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.
Bata Pakistan Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bata Pakistan Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bata Pakistan'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.
KAR:BATA vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata Pakistan'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.
Bata Pakistan Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bata Pakistan'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.
Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Bata Pakistan (KAR:BATA) has a Operating Margin % of 3.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bata Pakistan and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 10.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata Pakistan ranks #854 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % too high?
Bata Pakistan's current Operating Margin % of 3.14% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Bata Pakistan's value of 3.14% is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bata Pakistan ranks #854 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bata Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata Pakistan's Operating Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata Pakistan ranks #854 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bata Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Bata Pakistan's value of 3.14% is 23.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.21 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Bata Pakistan has consistently been below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,042 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. Bata Pakistan's current Operating Margin % of 3.14% is 23.1% below 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 Bata Pakistan and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bata Pakistan's current Operating Margin % is 3.14%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 10.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata Pakistan (KAR:BATA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,601.40, compared to a current price of ₨985.44 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.14%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.21 and 23.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Bata Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Bata Pakistan (KAR:BATA), the current Operating Margin % is 3.14% 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 Bata Pakistan (KAR:BATA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨985.44 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,601.40.
GuruFocus considers Bata Pakistan to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KAR:BATA:
Operating Margin %: 3.14% (69% below median its 10-year median of 10.21)
GF Value™: ₨1,601.40 vs. price of ₨985.44 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#854 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:BATA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bata Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of footwear of all kinds, along with the sale of accessories and hosiery items. It operates through four segments: Retail, Wholesale, Export, and Others. Its products are for women, men, & kids under categories, such as athletics, casual, comfort, fashion, dress shoes, sandals, & slippers, boys, girls, & school shoes. Its Retail segment includes information relating to sales made from the retail stores of the company. Wholesale: This segment includes information relating to sales made to distributors of the Company. Export: This segment includes information regarding the exports made by the Company to both associated undertakings & other customers. Others: All other sales of the Company, including sales of grinderies & wastages.
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