Norben Tea & Exports (NSE:NORBTEAEXP) Operating Margin %: -32.75% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NORBTEAEXP Norben Tea & Exports Ltd NSE:NORBTEAEXP
37 GF Score
Price ₹71.97
GF Value ₹18.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Norben Tea & Exports Operating Margin %?

Norben Tea & Exports NSE:NORBTEAEXP -0.65% 37 Operating Margin % is -32.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NORBTEAEXP with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Norben Tea & Exports ranks better than 68.03% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4.68 Mil. Norben Tea & Exports's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14.28 Mil. Therefore, Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -32.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NORBTEAEXP' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.66   Med: 5.92   Max: 25.7
Current: 8.96


NSE:NORBTEAEXP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
68.03% of 1949 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26 vs NSE:NORBTEAEXP: 8.96

Norben Tea & Exports's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-4.68 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.23 Mil.


Norben Tea & Exports  (NSE:NORBTEAEXP) 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.


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 Nokia’s 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.


Norben Tea & Exports Operating Margin % Related Terms


Norben Tea & Exports Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norben Tea & Exports'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.

Norben Tea & Exports Operating Margin % Chart

Norben Tea & Exports Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Norben Tea & Exports Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -65.78 40.47 15.06 10.98 -32.75

NSE:NORBTEAEXP vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Norben Tea & Exports'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.


Norben Tea & Exports Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Norben Tea & Exports 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.

Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=7.228 / 77.694
=9.30 %

Norben Tea & Exports's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-4.677 / 14.279
=-32.75 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -32.75% mean?
Norben Tea & Exports (NSE:NORBTEAEXP) has a Operating Margin % of -32.75% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Norben Tea & Exports and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norben Tea & Exports ranks #623 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Norben Tea & Exports' Operating Margin % too high?
Norben Tea & Exports' current Operating Margin % is -32.75%. Based on the distribution chart, Norben Tea & Exports ranks #623 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norben Tea & Exports has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norben Tea & Exports' Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Norben Tea & Exports ranks #623 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Norben Tea & Exports in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,949 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. 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 Norben Tea & Exports and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norben Tea & Exports's current Operating Margin % is -32.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norben Tea & Exports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norben Tea & Exports (NSE:NORBTEAEXP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.88, compared to a current price of ₹71.97 — trading 281.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -32.75%. Norben Tea & Exports' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Norben Tea & Exports (NSE:NORBTEAEXP), the current Operating Margin % is -32.75% 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 Norben Tea & Exports (NSE:NORBTEAEXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norben Tea & Exports stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹71.97 is trading 281.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.88. GuruFocus considers Norben Tea & Exports to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NORBTEAEXP:

  • Operating Margin %: -32.75%
  • GF Value™: ₹18.88 vs. price of ₹71.97 (281.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NORBTEAEXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Norben Tea & Exports Business Description

Other Exchanges 519528:India
Address 15B, Hemanta Basu Sarani, 3rd Floor, Octavious Centre, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 001
Norben Tea & Exports Ltd is an India-based tea producing company. It is mainly engaged in the business of growing, manufacturing and marketing of tea.
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