Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML) Operating Margin %: 13.31% (As of Jun. 2026) — 35% Above Median

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KAR:TSML Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Ltd KAR:TSML
67 GF Score
Price ₨559.87
GF Value ₨123.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin %?

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills KAR:TSML -3.11% 67 Operating Margin % is 13.31% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 9.89. GuruFocus rates KAR:TSML with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨123.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks better than 62.71% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨1,092 Mil. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨8,204 Mil. Therefore, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.31%.

Good Sign:

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: 7.82


KAR:TSML's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
62.71% of 1955 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.36 vs KAR:TSML: 7.82

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨1,092 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨4,396 Mil.


Tandlianwala Sugar Mills  (KAR:TSML) 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.


Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Related Terms


Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tandlianwala Sugar Mills'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.

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Chart

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Operating Margin %
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Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 14.01 12.34 6.38 4.73 13.31

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.


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Tandlianwala Sugar Mills 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.

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=4543.581 / 40480.076
=11.22 %

Tandlianwala Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1091.962 / 8204.26
=13.31 %

* 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.

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What does a Operating Margin % of 13.31% mean?
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills (KAR:TSML) has a Operating Margin % of 13.31% as of Jun. 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 35% above 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 #729 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' current Operating Margin % of 13.31% is 35% above 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 5.36. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' value of 13.31% is 148.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills ranks #729 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 67/100 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 #729 out of 1955 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Tandlianwala Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' value of 13.31% is 148.3% above 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 5.36, Tandlianwala Sugar Mills 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, based on 1,955 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 13.31% is 148.3% 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 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — 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 13.31%, which is 35% above 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 ₨123.44, compared to a current price of ₨559.87 — trading 353.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.31%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 9.89 and 148.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. Tandlianwala Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 13.31% as of Jun. 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 ₨559.87 is trading 353.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨123.44. GuruFocus considers Tandlianwala Sugar Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:TSML:

  • Operating Margin %: 13.31% (35% above median its 10-year median of 9.89)
  • GF Value™: ₨123.44 vs. price of ₨559.87 (353.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#729 of 1955)

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 Business Description

Address 66-L, Gulberg-II, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54000
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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