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HOAC Foods IndiaNSE:HOACFOODS +1.71%49 Operating Margin % is 12.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 9.54. GuruFocus rates NSE:HOACFOODS with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HOAC Foods India ranks better than 78.79% on this metric.
HOAC Foods India Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOAC Foods India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HOACFOODS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 9.54 Max: 14.33
Current: 12.36
NSE:HOACFOODS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.79% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs NSE:HOACFOODS: 12.36
HOAC Foods India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 27.50% per year.
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) 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 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.
HOAC Foods India Operating Margin % Related Terms
HOAC Foods India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HOAC Foods India'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:HOACFOODS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, HOAC Foods India'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.
HOAC Foods India Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HOAC Foods India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOAC Foods India'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.
HOAC Foods India'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.
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a Operating Margin % of 12.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HOAC Foods India and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 9.54. Over the past decade, HOAC Foods India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 14.33. According to the industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #415 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is HOAC Foods India's Operating Margin % too high?
HOAC Foods India's current Operating Margin % of 12.36% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 9.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 14.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. HOAC Foods India's value of 12.36% is 133.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #415 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HOAC Foods India has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOAC Foods India's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HOAC Foods India ranks #415 out of 1957 companies for Operating Margin %. This places HOAC Foods India in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. HOAC Foods India's value of 12.36% is 133.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HOAC Foods India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.71 to 14.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.54 vs. the industry median of 5.30, HOAC Foods India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,957 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. HOAC Foods India's current Operating Margin % of 12.36% is 133.2% 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 HOAC Foods India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOAC Foods India's current Operating Margin % is 12.36%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 9.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOAC Foods India stock overvalued right now?
HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.36%. The current Operating Margin % is 12.36%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 9.54 and 133.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. HOAC Foods India's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 HOAC Foods India (NSE:HOACFOODS), the current Operating Margin % is 12.36% 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.
HOAC Foods India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of flour (chakki atta), herbs & spices, unpolished pulses, grains, and yellow mustard oil. Its product portfolio is comprised of 4 categories which include products such as Spices & Herbs, Oil, Wheat Flour (Chakki Atta) & Healthy Flour, Pulses, Rice & Grain, and other food products with 153 product SKUs. The company sells its product under the brand name "HARIOM," and majority of the sales are derived from the Delhi-NCR region. The franchise network comprises 4 company-owned outlets and 6 franchise-owned outlets.
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