IFB Agro IndustriesNSE:IFBAGRO -0.16%76 Operating Margin % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:IFBAGRO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹799.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, IFB Agro Industries ranks worse than 62.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IFB Agro Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IFBAGRO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.36 Med: 4.04 Max: 7
Current: 4.64
NSE:IFBAGRO's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 62.86% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.79
vs NSE:IFBAGRO: 4.64
IFB Agro Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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).
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IFB Agro Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
IFB Agro Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IFB Agro 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:IFBAGRO vs BF.B: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, IFB Agro 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.
IFB Agro Industries Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IFB Agro Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IFB Agro Industries'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.
IFB Agro 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.
IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) has a Operating Margin % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IFB Agro Industries and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 4.04. According to the industry distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #132 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is IFB Agro Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
IFB Agro Industries' current Operating Margin % of 3.18% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.04. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.79. IFB Agro Industries' value of 3.18% is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #132 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IFB Agro Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFB Agro Industries' Operating Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, IFB Agro Industries ranks #132 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IFB Agro Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.79. IFB Agro Industries' value of 3.18% is 59.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 7.79, IFB Agro Industries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.79, based on 210 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. IFB Agro Industries's current Operating Margin % of 3.18% is 59.2% 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 IFB Agro Industries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFB Agro Industries's current Operating Margin % is 3.18%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFB Agro Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹799.58, compared to a current price of ₹896.80 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.18%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 59.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.79. IFB Agro Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO), the current Operating Margin % is 3.18% 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 IFB Agro Industries (NSE:IFBAGRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFB Agro Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹896.80 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹799.58.
GuruFocus considers IFB Agro Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IFBAGRO:
Operating Margin %: 3.18% (21% below median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: ₹799.58 vs. price of ₹896.80 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#132 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IFBAGRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IFB Agro Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing alcohol, bottling branded alcoholic beverages, as well as processed and packed marine foods, both for domestic and export markets. The company operates in two segments: Spirit, spirituous beverages and allied products, and Marine. IFB Agro derives the majority of its revenue from its Spirit, spirituous beverages, and allied products segment.
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