Tandlianwala Sugar MillsKAR:TSML +9.26%64 Operating Margin % is 4.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:TSML with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨117.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks better than 62.54% on this metric.
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:TSML'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 9.89 Max: 12.46
Current: 7.7
KAR:TSML's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.54% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs KAR:TSML: 7.70
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).
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Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:TSML vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills'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.
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tandlianwala Sugar Mills'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.
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML) has a Operating Margin % of 4.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tandlianwala Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 9.89. Over the past decade, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.60 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks #730 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' current Operating Margin % of 4.73% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 12.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' value of 4.73% is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks #730 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks #730 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Tandlianwala Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' value of 4.73% is 10.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.60 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.89 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,949 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. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's current Operating Margin % of 4.73% is 10.1% 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 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's current Operating Margin % is 4.73%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 9.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tandlianwala Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨117.36, compared to a current price of ₨637.68 — trading 443.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.73%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 10.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML), the current Operating Margin % is 4.73% 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 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨637.68 is trading 443.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨117.36.
GuruFocus considers Tandlianwala Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:TSML:
Operating Margin %: 4.73% (52% below median its 10-year median of 9.89)
GF Value™: ₨117.36 vs. price of ₨637.68 (443.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#730 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:TSML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of white crystalline sugar, ethanol, and other allied by-products. The company operates three sugar mills, two ethanol distilleries, and a carbon Dioxide plant. Its operating segments include the Sugar segment, which involves the production of white sugar and molasses from sugarcane; the Ethanol segment, which focuses on the production of ethanol from molasses; and the Top Gas and other segments, which involve the production of top gas. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Sugar segment.
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