CeranitarywareNSE:CERA -0.16%88 Operating Margin % is 13.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 13.05. GuruFocus rates NSE:CERA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹7,955.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Ceranitaryware ranks better than 74.7% on this metric.
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.
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Ceranitaryware Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ceranitaryware'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:CERA vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ceranitaryware'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.
Ceranitaryware Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ceranitaryware's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ceranitaryware'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.
Ceranitaryware'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.
Ceranitaryware (NSE:CERA) has a Operating Margin % of 13.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ceranitaryware and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.05. Over the past decade, Ceranitaryware's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.91 to 15.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Ceranitaryware ranks #447 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Ceranitaryware's Operating Margin % too high?
Ceranitaryware's current Operating Margin % of 13.67% is near median its 10-year median of 13.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.91 to a high of 15.51. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ceranitaryware's value of 13.67% is 132.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ceranitaryware ranks #447 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ceranitaryware has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceranitaryware's Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ceranitaryware ranks #447 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ceranitaryware in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Ceranitaryware's value of 13.67% is 132.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ceranitaryware's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.91 to 15.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.05 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Ceranitaryware 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Ceranitaryware's current Operating Margin % of 13.67% is 132.1% 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 Ceranitaryware and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceranitaryware's current Operating Margin % is 13.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceranitaryware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceranitaryware (NSE:CERA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹7,955.54, compared to a current price of ₹6,330.50 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.05 and 132.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Ceranitaryware's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Ceranitaryware (NSE:CERA), the current Operating Margin % is 13.67% 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 Ceranitaryware (NSE:CERA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceranitaryware stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹6,330.50 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹7,955.54.
GuruFocus considers Ceranitaryware to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CERA:
Operating Margin %: 13.67% (near median its 10-year median of 13.05)
GF Value™: ₹7,955.54 vs. price of ₹6,330.50 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.1% above the Construction median (#447 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CERA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cera Sanitaryware Ltd manufactures, markets, and distributes building products. Some of its products include wash basins, flushing systems, bath accessories, quarter turn, overhead showers, health faucets, bathroom allied products, bathroom accessories, mirrors, and others. Geographically the company has operations only in India.
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