Lorenzini ApparelsNSE:LAL +1.66%75 Operating Margin % is 14.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 5.48. GuruFocus rates NSE:LAL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lorenzini Apparels ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Lorenzini Apparels Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lorenzini Apparels's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LAL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83 Med: 5.48 Max: 13.13
Current: 7.92
NSE:LAL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.13% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs NSE:LAL: 7.92
Lorenzini Apparels's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 19.80% 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.
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.
Lorenzini Apparels Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lorenzini Apparels Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lorenzini Apparels'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:LAL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lorenzini Apparels'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.
Lorenzini Apparels Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lorenzini Apparels's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lorenzini Apparels'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.
Lorenzini Apparels'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.
Lorenzini Apparels (NSE:LAL) has a Operating Margin % of 14.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lorenzini Apparels and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 5.48. Over the past decade, Lorenzini Apparels' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Lorenzini Apparels ranks #322 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Lorenzini Apparels' Operating Margin % too high?
Lorenzini Apparels' current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is 170% above median its 10-year median of 5.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 13.13. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Lorenzini Apparels' value of 14.79% is 262.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lorenzini Apparels ranks #322 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lorenzini Apparels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lorenzini Apparels' Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lorenzini Apparels ranks #322 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lorenzini Apparels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Lorenzini Apparels' value of 14.79% is 262.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lorenzini Apparels' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.83 to 13.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.48 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Lorenzini Apparels 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. Lorenzini Apparels's current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is 262.5% 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 Lorenzini Apparels and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lorenzini Apparels's current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 5.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lorenzini Apparels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzini Apparels (NSE:LAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.13, compared to a current price of ₹8.56 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 5.48 and 262.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Lorenzini Apparels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Lorenzini Apparels (NSE:LAL), the current Operating Margin % is 14.79% 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 Lorenzini Apparels (NSE:LAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzini Apparels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.56 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.13.
GuruFocus considers Lorenzini Apparels to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LAL:
Operating Margin %: 14.79% (170% above median its 10-year median of 5.48)
GF Value™: ₹17.13 vs. price of ₹8.56 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 262.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#322 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lorenzini Apparels Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, designing and marketing of readymade garments offering diverse range of formal, semi-formal and casual wear for men and women. It serves customers through the channels of retail and e-commerce. Its garment manufacturing process includes cutting, stitching, sewing, finishing, inspection and packing. It also outsources the garments manufacturing on job work basis from third party contractors from time to time and provides the technical specifications such as designs, pattern, quality, fabric etc. to them who, based on its specifications, procure the requisite raw materials at their own costs and begin the manufacturing process.
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