The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GOLDENTOBC's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Tobacco Products industry.
Industry Median: 9.365 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Golden Tobacco's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Golden Tobacco (NSE:GOLDENTOBC) 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.
Golden Tobacco Operating Margin % Related Terms
Golden Tobacco Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golden Tobacco'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:GOLDENTOBC vs PM, MO, VGR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Golden Tobacco'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.
Golden Tobacco Operating Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Tobacco'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.
Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2021 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.
Golden Tobacco (NSE:GOLDENTOBC) has a Operating Margin % of -14.40% as of Dec. 2021. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Golden Tobacco and its competitors.
Is Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % too high?
Golden Tobacco's current Operating Margin % is -14.40%. Overall, Golden Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % compare to PM and MO?
Golden Tobacco's Operating Margin % of -14.40% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 9.37, based on 48 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. 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 Golden Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Tobacco's current Operating Margin % is -14.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Golden Tobacco (NSE:GOLDENTOBC) has a current Operating Margin % of -14.40%. The current Operating Margin % is -14.40%. Golden Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Golden Tobacco (NSE:GOLDENTOBC), the current Operating Margin % is -14.40% as of Dec. 2021. 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.
Golden Tobacco Ltd is an Indian based firm engaged in the business of Tobacco. The company is primarily involved in the manufacturing of cigarettes and cigars. Its operating segment includes Tobacco Products and Realty. The company generates maximum revenue from Realty segment. It sells cigarettes and cigars under various brands such as Panama, Chancellor, Golden's, and Steel.
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