Navneet EducationNSE:NAVNETEDUL +0.31%86 Operating Margin % is 13.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 14.30. GuruFocus rates NSE:NAVNETEDUL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹152.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Navneet Education ranks better than 79.57% on this metric.
Navneet Education Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Navneet Education's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NAVNETEDUL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45 Med: 14.3 Max: 21.28
Current: 12.84
NSE:NAVNETEDUL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.57% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs NSE:NAVNETEDUL: 12.84
Navneet Education's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 19.30% 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.
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Navneet Education Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Navneet Education'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:NAVNETEDUL vs NYT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Navneet Education'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.
Navneet Education Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Navneet Education's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navneet Education'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.
Navneet Education'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.
Navneet Education (NSE:NAVNETEDUL) has a Operating Margin % of 13.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Navneet Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.30. Over the past decade, Navneet Education's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 21.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Navneet Education ranks #209 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Navneet Education's Operating Margin % too high?
Navneet Education's current Operating Margin % of 13.26% is near median its 10-year median of 14.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 21.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Navneet Education's value of 13.26% is 428.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navneet Education ranks #209 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Navneet Education has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navneet Education's Operating Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Navneet Education ranks #209 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Navneet Education in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Navneet Education's value of 13.26% is 428.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Navneet Education's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 21.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.30 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Navneet Education 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. Navneet Education's current Operating Margin % of 13.26% is 428.3% 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 Navneet Education and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navneet Education's current Operating Margin % is 13.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Navneet Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navneet Education (NSE:NAVNETEDUL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹152.80, compared to a current price of ₹141.46 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.30 and 428.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Navneet Education's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Navneet Education (NSE:NAVNETEDUL), the current Operating Margin % is 13.26% 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 Navneet Education (NSE:NAVNETEDUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navneet Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹141.46 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹152.80.
GuruFocus considers Navneet Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NAVNETEDUL:
Operating Margin %: 13.26% (near median its 10-year median of 14.30)
GF Value™: ₹152.80 vs. price of ₹141.46 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 428.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#209 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NAVNETEDUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Navneet Education Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the publishing of educational and children's books, scholastic stationery, and non-paper stationery products. It offers syllabus-based content in print and digital mediums aligned with various Indian educational boards including CBSE and ICSE. The business segments includes Publication, Stationary and Others. The company markets its products under several brands such as Navneet, Vikas, Gala, YOUVA, and TOPClass, and has a dominant presence in Western India with expanding reach across the country and internationally. Navneet also provides digital learning solutions and has diversified into non-paper stationery and general books. Its revenue is generated from publishing, stationery product sales, and digital education services.
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