Barflex PolyfilmsNSE:BARFLEX +0.70%18 Operating Margin % is 4.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 10.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:BARFLEX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Barflex Polyfilms ranks worse than 55.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barflex Polyfilms's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BARFLEX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.5 Med: 10.02 Max: 16.2
Current: 4.5
NSE:BARFLEX's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.98% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs NSE:BARFLEX: 4.50
Barflex Polyfilms'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).
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.
Barflex Polyfilms Operating Margin % Related Terms
Barflex Polyfilms Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Operating Margin % Chart
Barflex Polyfilms Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
10.02
11.03
16.20
8.06
4.50
Barflex Polyfilms Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
10.02
11.03
16.20
8.06
4.50
NSE:BARFLEX vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barflex Polyfilms's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a Operating Margin % of 4.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 10.02. Over the past decade, Barflex Polyfilms' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #220 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Barflex Polyfilms' Operating Margin % too high?
Barflex Polyfilms' current Operating Margin % of 4.50% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 10.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.50 to a high of 16.20. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 4.50% is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #220 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barflex Polyfilms has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barflex Polyfilms' Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #220 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Barflex Polyfilms in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 4.50% is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Barflex Polyfilms' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.02 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Barflex Polyfilms 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Barflex Polyfilms's current Operating Margin % of 4.50% is 14.1% 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 Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barflex Polyfilms's current Operating Margin % is 4.50%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 10.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barflex Polyfilms stock overvalued right now?
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a current Operating Margin % of 4.50%. The current Operating Margin % is 4.50%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 10.02 and 14.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Barflex Polyfilms' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX), the current Operating Margin % is 4.50% 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.
Barflex Polyfilms Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of COEX films, laminates and labels. It manufacture flexible packaging material suitable for variety of industries including FMCG industry, processed foods, adhesive, engineering, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, construction industry and others. Its products include 3-layer poly films, 5-layer poly films, laminates, vacuum pouches, 5-layer bulk liners and PVC shrink labels. It has single operating segment being manufacture and sale of flexible packaging material.
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