Damodar IndustriesNSE:DAMODARIND -0.25%62 Operating Margin % is 1.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:DAMODARIND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Damodar Industries ranks worse than 53.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Damodar Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DAMODARIND'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.24 Med: 3.29 Max: 6.25
Current: 3.43
NSE:DAMODARIND's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.07% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.085
vs NSE:DAMODARIND: 3.43
Damodar Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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.
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.
Damodar Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Damodar Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Damodar 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Damodar 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.
Damodar Industries Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Damodar Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Damodar 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.
Damodar 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.
Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) has a Operating Margin % of 1.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Damodar Industries and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #553 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Damodar Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Damodar Industries' current Operating Margin % of 1.98% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.29. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Damodar Industries' value of 1.98% is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #553 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Damodar Industries has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Damodar Industries' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Damodar Industries ranks #553 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Damodar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Damodar Industries' value of 1.98% is 51.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Damodar 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 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. Damodar Industries's current Operating Margin % of 1.98% is 51.5% 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 Damodar Industries 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. Damodar Industries's current Operating Margin % is 1.98%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Damodar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.70, compared to a current price of ₹31.36 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.98%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 51.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Damodar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND), the current Operating Margin % is 1.98% 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 Damodar Industries (NSE:DAMODARIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damodar Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹31.36 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.70.
GuruFocus considers Damodar Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DAMODARIND:
Operating Margin %: 1.98% (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.29)
GF Value™: ₹28.70 vs. price of ₹31.36 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#553 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DAMODARIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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