Bombay Burmah TradingNSE:BBTC -0.96%89 Operating Margin % is 15.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 14.88. GuruFocus rates NSE:BBTC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,974.49 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bombay Burmah Trading ranks better than 87.34% on this metric.
Bombay Burmah Trading Corp Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bombay Burmah Trading's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BBTC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.24 Med: 14.88 Max: 17.24
Current: 16.08
NSE:BBTC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.34% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs NSE:BBTC: 16.08
Bombay Burmah Trading's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.10% 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.
Bombay Burmah Trading Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bombay Burmah Trading Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bombay Burmah Trading'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.
NSE:BBTC vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bombay Burmah Trading'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.
Bombay Burmah Trading Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bombay Burmah Trading's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bombay Burmah Trading'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.
Bombay Burmah Trading'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.
Bombay Burmah Trading (NSE:BBTC) has a Operating Margin % of 15.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bombay Burmah Trading and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.88. Over the past decade, Bombay Burmah Trading's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.24 to 17.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Bombay Burmah Trading ranks #247 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Bombay Burmah Trading's Operating Margin % too high?
Bombay Burmah Trading's current Operating Margin % of 15.54% is near median its 10-year median of 14.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.24 to a high of 17.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Bombay Burmah Trading's value of 15.54% is 195.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bombay Burmah Trading ranks #247 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bombay Burmah Trading has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bombay Burmah Trading's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bombay Burmah Trading ranks #247 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bombay Burmah Trading in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Bombay Burmah Trading's value of 15.54% is 195.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bombay Burmah Trading's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.24 to 17.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.88 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Bombay Burmah Trading 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 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Bombay Burmah Trading's current Operating Margin % of 15.54% is 195.4% 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 Bombay Burmah Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bombay Burmah Trading's current Operating Margin % is 15.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bombay Burmah Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Burmah Trading (NSE:BBTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,974.49, compared to a current price of ₹1,556.70 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.88 and 195.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Bombay Burmah Trading's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Bombay Burmah Trading (NSE:BBTC), the current Operating Margin % is 15.54% 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 Bombay Burmah Trading (NSE:BBTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bombay Burmah Trading stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,556.70 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,974.49.
GuruFocus considers Bombay Burmah Trading to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BBTC:
Operating Margin %: 15.54% (near median its 10-year median of 14.88)
GF Value™: ₹1,974.49 vs. price of ₹1,556.70 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 195.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#247 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BBTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bombay Burmah Trading Corp Ltd together with its subsidiaries is engaged in tea and coffee plantation, manufacturing of dental products, auto ancillary products, and real estate development. The company's business segment comprises of Plantation - Tea, Auto electric components, Investments, Health care, Horticulture, Food - Bakery and dairy products, and Others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Food - Bakery and dairy products segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue within India and the rest from other countries.
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