HP Telecom IndiaNSE:HPTL 17 Operating Margin % is 1.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:HPTL with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, HP Telecom India ranks worse than 61.39% on this metric.
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) 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.
HP Telecom India Operating Margin % Related Terms
HP Telecom India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HP Telecom 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:HPTL vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, HP Telecom 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.
HP Telecom India Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HP Telecom India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HP Telecom 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.
HP Telecom 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.
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) has a Operating Margin % of 1.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HP Telecom India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, HP Telecom India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.63 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #1520 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is HP Telecom India's Operating Margin % too high?
HP Telecom India's current Operating Margin % of 1.78% is near median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 1.94. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. HP Telecom India's value of 1.78% is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #1520 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HP Telecom India has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP Telecom India's Operating Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HP Telecom India ranks #1520 out of 2476 companies for Operating Margin %. This places HP Telecom India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. HP Telecom India's value of 1.78% is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, HP Telecom India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.63 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 3.80, HP Telecom India 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,476 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. HP Telecom India's current Operating Margin % of 1.78% is 53.1% 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 HP Telecom India and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP Telecom India's current Operating Margin % is 1.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP Telecom India stock overvalued right now?
HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.78%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 53.1% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. HP Telecom India's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HP Telecom India (NSE:HPTL), the current Operating Margin % is 1.78% 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.
HP Telecom India Ltd has been dedicated to providing top-tier telecommunications solutions and services to its clients. It operates with a focus on professionalism, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Currently, the company operates as the exclusive distributor of Apple products across territories, including Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, select cities in Uttar Pradesh, and urban centers in Gujarat. It proudly offers Apple's iconic range of devices, comprising the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more, catering to the discerning tech-savvy consumers in these regions. While Apple products remain the cornerstone of its distribution portfolio, It also engages in the distribution of select other brands to diversify its offerings and cater to a broader customer base.
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