Fatima Fertilizer CoKAR:FATIMA +1.30%90 Operating Margin % is 15.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 27.22. GuruFocus rates KAR:FATIMA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨73.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, Fatima Fertilizer Co ranks better than 91.24% on this metric.
Fatima Fertilizer Co (KAR:FATIMA) 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.
Fatima Fertilizer Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Fatima Fertilizer Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fatima Fertilizer Co'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:FATIMA vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Fatima Fertilizer Co'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.
Fatima Fertilizer Co Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Fatima Fertilizer Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fatima Fertilizer Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Fatima Fertilizer Co 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.
Fatima Fertilizer Co'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.
Fatima Fertilizer Co (KAR:FATIMA) has a Operating Margin % of 15.41% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Fatima Fertilizer Co and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 27.22. Over the past decade, Fatima Fertilizer Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.32 to 35.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Fatima Fertilizer Co ranks #22 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Fatima Fertilizer Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Fatima Fertilizer Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.41% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 27.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.32 to a high of 35.93. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Fatima Fertilizer Co's value of 15.41% is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fatima Fertilizer Co ranks #22 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fatima Fertilizer Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fatima Fertilizer Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Fatima Fertilizer Co ranks #22 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Fatima Fertilizer Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Fatima Fertilizer Co's value of 15.41% is 128% above this benchmark. Historically, Fatima Fertilizer Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.32 to 35.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.22 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Fatima Fertilizer Co 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 Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. Fatima Fertilizer Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.41% is 128% 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 Fatima Fertilizer Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fatima Fertilizer Co's current Operating Margin % is 15.41%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 27.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fatima Fertilizer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fatima Fertilizer Co (KAR:FATIMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨73.27, compared to a current price of ₨163.11 — trading 122.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.41%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 27.22 and 128% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. Fatima Fertilizer Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Fatima Fertilizer Co (KAR:FATIMA), the current Operating Margin % is 15.41% 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 Fatima Fertilizer Co (KAR:FATIMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fatima Fertilizer Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨163.11 is trading 122.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨73.27.
GuruFocus considers Fatima Fertilizer Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:FATIMA:
Operating Margin %: 15.41% (43% below median its 10-year median of 27.22)
GF Value™: ₨73.27 vs. price of ₨163.11 (122.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128% above the Agriculture median (#22 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:FATIMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fatima Fertilizer Co Ltd is a holding company and through its subsidiaries involves in the activity of manufacturing, producing, buying, selling, importing, and exporting fertilizers and chemicals, cement and polypropylene sacks, cloth, liner & cement bags. Its primary product offering includes urea, calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), and nitro phosphate(NP). It also produces two intermediary products which are ammonia and nitric acid.
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