Cantabil Retail IndiaNSE:CANTABIL +2.64%88 Operating Margin % is 19.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 14.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:CANTABIL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹321.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cantabil Retail India ranks better than 94.53% on this metric.
Cantabil Retail India Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CANTABIL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.92 Med: 14.38 Max: 20.7
Current: 19.31
NSE:CANTABIL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.53% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.085
vs NSE:CANTABIL: 19.31
Cantabil Retail India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Cantabil Retail India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cantabil Retail India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cantabil Retail India'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:CANTABIL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cantabil Retail India'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.
Cantabil Retail India Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % falls into.
Cantabil Retail India Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Cantabil Retail India'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.
Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) has a Operating Margin % of 19.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cantabil Retail India and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 14.38. Over the past decade, Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.92 to 20.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #57 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % too high?
Cantabil Retail India's current Operating Margin % of 19.47% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 14.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.92 to a high of 20.70. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Cantabil Retail India's value of 19.47% is 376.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #57 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cantabil Retail India has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cantabil Retail India's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cantabil Retail India ranks #57 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cantabil Retail India in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Cantabil Retail India's value of 19.47% is 376.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cantabil Retail India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.92 to 20.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.38 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Cantabil Retail India 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,042 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. Cantabil Retail India's current Operating Margin % of 19.47% is 376.6% 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 Cantabil Retail India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cantabil Retail India's current Operating Margin % is 19.47%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 14.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cantabil Retail India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹321.04, compared to a current price of ₹238.68 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.47%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 14.38 and 376.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Cantabil Retail India's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL), the current Operating Margin % is 19.47% 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.
Is Cantabil Retail India (NSE:CANTABIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cantabil Retail India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹238.68 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹321.04.
GuruFocus considers Cantabil Retail India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CANTABIL:
Operating Margin %: 19.47% (35% above median its 10-year median of 14.38)
GF Value™: ₹321.04 vs. price of ₹238.68 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 376.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#57 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CANTABIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cantabil Retail India Ltd is a garment manufacturing and retailing company. The principal business activities of the company include designing, manufacturing, branding, and retailing apparel through a chain of retail stores. The company also retails various accessories like ties, belts, socks, caps, and handkerchiefs under the same brand. Its segment includes Men's wear, Women's Wear, Kids Wear, and Accessories. The company generates maximum revenue from Men's Wear.
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