Crest VenturesNSE:CREST -1.49%85 Operating Margin % is 27.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 44.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:CREST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹400.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Diversified Financial Services companies, Crest Ventures ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.
Crest Ventures Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Ventures's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CREST'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.47 Med: 44.65 Max: 622.03
Current: 42.39
NSE:CREST's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.21% of 86
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 6.35
vs NSE:CREST: 42.39
Crest Ventures's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -4.60% 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.
Crest Ventures Operating Margin % Related Terms
Crest Ventures Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest Ventures'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:CREST vs FRHC, VOYA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Crest Ventures'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.
Crest Ventures Operating Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Crest Ventures's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Ventures'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.
Crest Ventures'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.
Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) has a Operating Margin % of 27.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crest Ventures and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 44.65. Over the past decade, Crest Ventures' Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 622.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #11 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Crest Ventures' Operating Margin % too high?
Crest Ventures' current Operating Margin % of 27.45% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 44.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.47 to a high of 622.03. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.35. Crest Ventures' value of 27.45% is 332.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #11 out of 86 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Ventures has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Ventures' Operating Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Crest Ventures ranks #11 out of 86 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Crest Ventures in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.35. Crest Ventures' value of 27.45% is 332.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Ventures' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 622.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.65 vs. the industry median of 6.35, Crest Ventures 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 6.35, based on 86 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. Crest Ventures's current Operating Margin % of 27.45% is 332.3% 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 Crest Ventures and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Ventures's current Operating Margin % is 27.45%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 44.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹400.72, compared to a current price of ₹392.75 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 27.45%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 44.65 and 332.3% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 6.35. Crest Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST), the current Operating Margin % is 27.45% 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 Crest Ventures (NSE:CREST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹392.75 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹400.72.
GuruFocus considers Crest Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CREST:
Operating Margin %: 27.45% (39% below median its 10-year median of 44.65)
GF Value™: ₹400.72 vs. price of ₹392.75 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 332.3% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#11 of 86)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CREST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crest Ventures Ltd is a non-banking finance company. Its operating segment includes Broking and intermediary activities; Real estate and related activities; Investing and financial activities and Others. Broking and intermediary services includes broking and related intermediary services in the wholesale debt market, foreign exchange markets, options and swaps, mutual fund and portfolio management services. Investing and financial services of the group includes investing in subsidiary, associates , joint ventures and other entities, dealing in fixed income securities market and advancing of inter-corporate loans.
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