Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) Operating Margin %: 9.59% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSE:DRONE Drone Destination Ltd NSE:DRONE
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Price ₹42.00
GF Value ₹191.20
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What is Drone Destination Operating Margin %?

Drone Destination NSE:DRONE -1.41% 54 Operating Margin % is 9.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates NSE:DRONE with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹191.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Education companies, Drone Destination ranks better than 50.39% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Drone Destination's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33.6 Mil. Drone Destination's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹350.7 Mil. Therefore, Drone Destination's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.59%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Drone Destination's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:DRONE' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.17   Med: 10.46   Max: 28.81
Current: 9.59


NSE:DRONE's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
50.39% of 258 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.46 vs NSE:DRONE: 9.59

Drone Destination's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Drone Destination's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33.6 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Drone Destination Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.


Drone Destination  (NSE:DRONE) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Drone Destination Operating Margin % Related Terms


Drone Destination Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drone Destination'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.

Drone Destination Operating Margin % Chart

Drone Destination Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.33 28.81 28.52 -33.17 9.59

Drone Destination Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.33 28.81 28.52 -33.17 9.59

NSE:DRONE vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Drone Destination'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.


Drone Destination Operating Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Drone Destination's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Drone Destination's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Drone Destination 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.

Drone Destination's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=33.638 / 350.662
=9.59 %

Drone Destination's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=33.638 / 350.662
=9.59 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 9.59% mean?
Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) has a Operating Margin % of 9.59% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Drone Destination and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #128 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Drone Destination's Operating Margin % too high?
Drone Destination's current Operating Margin % of 9.59% is near median its 10-year median of 10.46. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.46. Drone Destination's value of 9.59% is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #128 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Drone Destination has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drone Destination's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Drone Destination ranks #128 out of 258 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Drone Destination in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.46. Drone Destination's value of 9.59% is 1.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 9.46, Drone Destination 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 an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.46, based on 258 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. Drone Destination's current Operating Margin % of 9.59% is 1.4% 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 Drone Destination and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Drone Destination's current Operating Margin % is 9.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drone Destination stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹191.20, compared to a current price of ₹42.00 — trading 78% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 1.4% above the Education industry median of 9.46. Drone Destination's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE), the current Operating Margin % is 9.59% 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 Drone Destination (NSE:DRONE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drone Destination stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹42.00 is trading 78% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹191.20. GuruFocus considers Drone Destination to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DRONE:

  • Operating Margin %: 9.59% (near median its 10-year median of 10.46)
  • GF Value™: ₹191.20 vs. price of ₹42.00 (78% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% above the Education median (#128 of 258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DRONE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Drone Destination Business Description

Address Office. No 005B & 006, Ground Floor, NSIC Business Park, Software Technology Park, FB-05, Okhla Industrial Estate, Okhla Phase-III, South Delhi, New Delhi, IND, 110020
Drone Destination Ltd is a DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Organization that has developed an integrated drone eco-system built around drone manufacturing, certified training, services, and renting a drone. The company operates a massive network of DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training Programs. The company currently operates Drone Hubs at locations such as Gurugram, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai, and IFFCO Phulpur.
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