Mrs Bectors Food SpecialitiesNSE:BECTORFOOD +2.38%81 Operating Margin % is 8.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.52. GuruFocus rates NSE:BECTORFOOD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹309.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks better than 65.15% on this metric.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BECTORFOOD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.74 Med: 8.52 Max: 11.23
Current: 8.22
NSE:BECTORFOOD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.15% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs NSE:BECTORFOOD: 8.22
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).
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Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:BECTORFOOD vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities'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.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mrs Bectors Food Specialities'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.
* 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.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) has a Operating Margin % of 8.15% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mrs Bectors Food Specialities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.52. Over the past decade, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.74 to 11.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #680 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Operating Margin % too high?
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' current Operating Margin % of 8.15% is near median its 10-year median of 8.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.74 to a high of 11.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' value of 8.15% is 54.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #680 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities ranks #680 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mrs Bectors Food Specialities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' value of 8.15% is 54.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.74 to 11.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.52 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities 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. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's current Operating Margin % of 8.15% is 54.9% 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 Mrs Bectors Food Specialities 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. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities's current Operating Margin % is 8.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mrs Bectors Food Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹309.96, compared to a current price of ₹189.53 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.52 and 54.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Mrs Bectors Food Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD), the current Operating Margin % is 8.15% 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 Mrs Bectors Food Specialities (NSE:BECTORFOOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹189.53 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹309.96.
GuruFocus considers Mrs Bectors Food Specialities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BECTORFOOD:
Operating Margin %: 8.15% (near median its 10-year median of 8.52)
GF Value™: ₹309.96 vs. price of ₹189.53 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#680 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BECTORFOOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Business Description
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing food products, catering to both domestic and export markets. Its product portfolio comprises breads, buns, pizza bases, cookies, and others, which are marketed through Cremica and English Oven brands. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other countries.
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