Fine Organic IndustriesNSE:FINEORG +3.35%97 Operating Margin % is 17.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:FINEORG with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,748.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Fine Organic Industries ranks better than 88.83% on this metric.
Fine Organic Industries (NSE:FINEORG) 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.
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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.
Fine Organic Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Fine Organic Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fine Organic 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.
NSE:FINEORG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fine Organic 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.
Fine Organic Industries Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fine Organic Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fine Organic Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Fine Organic Industries 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.
Fine Organic 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.
Fine Organic Industries (NSE:FINEORG) has a Operating Margin % of 17.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Fine Organic Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.95. Over the past decade, Fine Organic Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.51 to 26.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Fine Organic Industries ranks #177 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Fine Organic Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Fine Organic Industries' current Operating Margin % of 17.88% is near median its 10-year median of 18.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.51 to a high of 26.06. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Fine Organic Industries' value of 17.88% is 196.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fine Organic Industries ranks #177 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fine Organic Industries has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fine Organic Industries' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fine Organic Industries ranks #177 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Fine Organic Industries in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Fine Organic Industries' value of 17.88% is 196.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Fine Organic Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.51 to 26.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.95 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Fine Organic Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Fine Organic Industries's current Operating Margin % of 17.88% is 196.8% 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 Fine Organic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fine Organic Industries's current Operating Margin % is 17.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fine Organic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Organic Industries (NSE:FINEORG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,748.82, compared to a current price of ₹5,270.60 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.95 and 196.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Fine Organic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Fine Organic Industries (NSE:FINEORG), the current Operating Margin % is 17.88% 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 Fine Organic Industries (NSE:FINEORG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Organic Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,270.60 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,748.82.
GuruFocus considers Fine Organic Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FINEORG:
Operating Margin %: 17.88% (near median its 10-year median of 18.95)
GF Value™: ₹4,748.82 vs. price of ₹5,270.60 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.8% above the Chemicals median (#177 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FINEORG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fine Organic Industries Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing oleochemical-based additives. The company produces specialty additives for foods, plastics, rubbers, paints, inks, cosmetics, coatings, textile auxiliaries, and several other specialty applications. Some of the chemicals in its product portfolio are Finalux G 101, Finasoft 100, Finamul 2402, and FinaGreen 1014 among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from outside India by exporting its products to various countries.
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