Aditya Birla Lifestyle BrandsNSE:ABLBL -2.90%14 Operating Margin % is 30.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 28.78. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABLBL with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands ranks better than 98.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ABLBL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.7 Med: 28.78 Max: 29.85
Current: 29.85
NSE:ABLBL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.23% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:ABLBL: 29.85
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands (NSE:ABLBL) 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.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands 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.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Operating Margin % Chart
NSE:ABLBL vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands'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.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands's Operating Margin % falls into.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands 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.
* 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.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands (NSE:ABLBL) has a Operating Margin % of 30.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.78. Over the past decade, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 29.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands ranks #20 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' Operating Margin % too high?
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' current Operating Margin % of 30.21% is near median its 10-year median of 28.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.70 to a high of 29.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' value of 30.21% is 673.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands ranks #20 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands ranks #20 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' value of 30.21% is 673.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 29.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.78 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands 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 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. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands's current Operating Margin % of 30.21% is 673.6% 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 Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands 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. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands's current Operating Margin % is 30.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands stock overvalued right now?
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands (NSE:ABLBL) has a current Operating Margin % of 30.21%. The current Operating Margin % is 30.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.78 and 673.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands (NSE:ABLBL), the current Operating Margin % is 30.21% 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.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Business Description
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd is a force in fashion, curating a distinguished portfolio of premium western wear brands. with a retail space spanning over 4.7 million sq. ft. across India, the company has a network of approximately 3,305 brand stores and presence across 37,000+ multi-brand outlets and 7000+ shop-in-shops across departmental stores. It has a repertoire of brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England.
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