BCL IndustriesNSE:BCLIND -3.18%89 Operating Margin % is 7.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates NSE:BCLIND with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹59.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, BCL Industries ranks worse than 55.45% on this metric.
BCL Industries Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCL Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BCLIND'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.92 Med: 5.56 Max: 7.43
Current: 6.85
NSE:BCLIND's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.45% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.82
vs NSE:BCLIND: 6.85
BCL Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.20% 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.
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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.
BCL Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
BCL Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BCL Industries'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, BCL Industries'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.
BCL Industries Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BCL Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCL Industries'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.
BCL Industries'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.
BCL Industries (NSE:BCLIND) has a Operating Margin % of 7.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BCL Industries and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, BCL Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.92 to 7.43. According to the industry distribution chart, BCL Industries ranks #117 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is BCL Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
BCL Industries' current Operating Margin % of 7.16% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.92 to a high of 7.43. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. BCL Industries' value of 7.16% is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCL Industries ranks #117 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCL Industries' Operating Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, BCL Industries ranks #117 out of 211 companies for Operating Margin %. This places BCL Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. BCL Industries' value of 7.16% is 8.4% below this benchmark. Historically, BCL Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.92 to 7.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 7.82, BCL Industries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.82, based on 211 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. BCL Industries's current Operating Margin % of 7.16% is 8.4% 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 BCL Industries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCL Industries's current Operating Margin % is 7.16%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCL Industries (NSE:BCLIND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹59.78, compared to a current price of ₹34.74 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.16%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 8.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.82. BCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 BCL Industries (NSE:BCLIND), the current Operating Margin % is 7.16% 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 BCL Industries (NSE:BCLIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCL Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹34.74 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹59.78.
GuruFocus considers BCL Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BCLIND:
Operating Margin %: 7.16% (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.56)
GF Value™: ₹59.78 vs. price of ₹34.74 (41.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#117 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BCLIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BCL Industries Ltd engages in multiple business activities. It operates through the following segments: Oil and Vanaspati, Distillery Unit, and Real Estate. The Distillery Unit segment which generates maximum revenue, includes production and marketing operations of liquor for human consumption, ENA, and Ethanol. The Oil and Vanaspati segment includes production and marketing operations of oil and vanaspati ghee and other products. The Real Estate segment includes the construction of residential houses.
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