Balaji PhosphatesNSE:BALAJIPHOS -3.21%14 Operating Margin % is 10.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 7.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:BALAJIPHOS with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Agriculture companies, Balaji Phosphates ranks better than 68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balaji Phosphates's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BALAJIPHOS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.93 Med: 7.62 Max: 10.47
Current: 10.47
NSE:BALAJIPHOS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68% of 250
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.865
vs NSE:BALAJIPHOS: 10.47
Balaji Phosphates's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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).
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Balaji Phosphates Operating Margin % Related Terms
Balaji Phosphates Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates Operating Margin % Chart
Balaji Phosphates Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
5.93
7.62
7.56
9.87
10.47
Balaji Phosphates Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
5.93
7.62
7.56
9.87
10.47
NSE:BALAJIPHOS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Balaji Phosphates's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates'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.
Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS) has a Operating Margin % of 10.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Balaji Phosphates and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 7.62. Over the past decade, Balaji Phosphates' Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.93 to 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #80 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Balaji Phosphates' Operating Margin % too high?
Balaji Phosphates' current Operating Margin % of 10.47% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 7.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.93 to a high of 10.47. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.87. Balaji Phosphates' value of 10.47% is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #80 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balaji Phosphates has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balaji Phosphates' Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Balaji Phosphates ranks #80 out of 250 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Balaji Phosphates in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.87. Balaji Phosphates' value of 10.47% is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Balaji Phosphates' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.93 to 10.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.62 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Balaji Phosphates 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 6.87, based on 250 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. Balaji Phosphates's current Operating Margin % of 10.47% is 52.5% 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 Balaji Phosphates and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balaji Phosphates's current Operating Margin % is 10.47%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 7.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balaji Phosphates stock overvalued right now?
Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.47%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.47%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 7.62 and 52.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.87. Balaji Phosphates' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 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 Balaji Phosphates (NSE:BALAJIPHOS), the current Operating Margin % is 10.47% 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.
Balaji Phosphates Ltd manufactures and supplies Single Super Phosphate (SSP) in powder and granulated forms, NPK granulated and mixed fertilizers, and zinc sulphate. It sells products under the brand names RATNAM and BPPL to customers, including retailers, wholesalers, and state-owned cooperatives, with farmers being the end users. The company operates in two segments: Fertilizers and Weighbridge. The Fertilizers segment includes the manufacturing of single super phosphate fertilizers. The Weighbridge segment includes the manufacture of weighbridges and annual service maintenance. The key revenue is generated from the Fertilizers segment.
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