Alpa LaboratoriesNSE:ALPA +0.12%76 Operating Margin % is 10.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 6.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALPA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alpa Laboratories ranks worse than 67.43% on this metric.
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).
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.
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Alpa Laboratories Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alpa Laboratories'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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alpa Laboratories'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.
Alpa Laboratories Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alpa Laboratories's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpa Laboratories'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.
Alpa Laboratories's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Alpa Laboratories (NSE:ALPA) has a Operating Margin % of 10.76% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alpa Laboratories and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 6.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpa Laboratories ranks #644 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Alpa Laboratories' Operating Margin % too high?
Alpa Laboratories' current Operating Margin % of 10.76% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 6.28. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Alpa Laboratories' value of 10.76% is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpa Laboratories ranks #644 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alpa Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpa Laboratories' Operating Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alpa Laboratories ranks #644 out of 955 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alpa Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Alpa Laboratories' value of 10.76% is 44.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.28 vs. the industry median of 7.45, Alpa Laboratories 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.45, based on 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. Alpa Laboratories's current Operating Margin % of 10.76% is 44.4% 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 Alpa Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpa Laboratories's current Operating Margin % is 10.76%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 6.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpa Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpa Laboratories (NSE:ALPA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.72, compared to a current price of ₹67.66 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.76%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 6.28 and 44.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.45. Alpa Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Alpa Laboratories (NSE:ALPA), the current Operating Margin % is 10.76% 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 Alpa Laboratories (NSE:ALPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpa Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹67.66 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.72.
GuruFocus considers Alpa Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALPA:
Operating Margin %: 10.76% (71% above median its 10-year median of 6.28)
GF Value™: ₹92.72 vs. price of ₹67.66 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#644 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpa Laboratories Ltd is an India-based pharmaceutical company. It operates in the drug and chemical business segment. The company manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and related products. It sells products like liquid injection, dry powder injection, tablets, capsules, and ointments.
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