Magson Retail and DistributionNSE:MAGSON +2.94%44 Operating Margin % is 2.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates NSE:MAGSON with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks worse than 80.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magson Retail and Distribution's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MAGSON'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.96 Med: 5.64 Max: 6.2
Current: 0.42
NSE:MAGSON's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 80.32% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs NSE:MAGSON: 0.42
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) 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).
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Magson Retail and Distribution Operating Margin % Related Terms
Magson Retail and Distribution Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Operating Margin % Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Magson Retail and Distribution'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.
Magson Retail and Distribution Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Magson Retail and Distribution's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magson Retail and Distribution's Operating Margin % falls into.
Magson Retail and Distribution Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) has a Operating Margin % of 2.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #249 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution's Operating Margin % too high?
Magson Retail and Distribution's current Operating Margin % of 2.37% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 2.37% is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #249 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Magson Retail and Distribution has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magson Retail and Distribution's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Magson Retail and Distribution ranks #249 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Magson Retail and Distribution in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Magson Retail and Distribution's value of 2.37% is 27.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Magson Retail and Distribution 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Operating Margin % of 2.37% is 27.6% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magson Retail and Distribution's current Operating Margin % is 2.37%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magson Retail and Distribution stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.09, compared to a current price of ₹175.00 — trading 92.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.37%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 27.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Magson Retail and Distribution's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON), the current Operating Margin % is 2.37% 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 Magson Retail and Distribution (NSE:MAGSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magson Retail and Distribution stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹175.00 is trading 92.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.09.
GuruFocus considers Magson Retail and Distribution to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MAGSON:
Operating Margin %: 2.37% (58% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: ₹91.09 vs. price of ₹175.00 (92.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#249 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MAGSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magson Retail and Distribution Business Description
Magson Retail and Distribution Ltd is engaged in the retail and Distribution business of gourmet, frozen food, and specialty foods. The company operates retail stores through and own stores, jointly owned stores, and a franchise model under its brand name 'MagSon'. In addition, the company has a separate chocolate store that is operated under the brand name 'My Chocolate World'. . The brands running under the Company's name are, Goan Bakery, Nastabazar and My Chocolate World.
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