OCCLNSE:OCCLLTD -2.49%20 Operating Margin % is 11.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 19.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:OCCLLTD with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, OCCL ranks better than 73.67% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. OCCL's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹166 Mil. OCCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,490 Mil. Therefore, OCCL's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OCCL's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:OCCLLTD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.43 Med: 19.5 Max: 26.16
Current: 11.9
NSE:OCCLLTD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.67% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.015
vs NSE:OCCLLTD: 11.90
OCCL's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
OCCL's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹166 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹602 Mil.
OCCL (NSE:OCCLLTD) 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 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.
OCCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
OCCL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OCCL'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, OCCL'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.
OCCL Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, OCCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OCCL'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.
OCCL'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.
OCCL (NSE:OCCLLTD) has a Operating Margin % of 11.15% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OCCL and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 19.50. Over the past decade, OCCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.43 to 26.16. According to the industry distribution chart, OCCL ranks #416 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is OCCL's Operating Margin % too high?
OCCL's current Operating Margin % of 11.15% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 19.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.43 to a high of 26.16. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. OCCL's value of 11.15% is 85.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OCCL ranks #416 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OCCL has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OCCL's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, OCCL ranks #416 out of 1580 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts OCCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. OCCL's value of 11.15% is 85.4% above this benchmark. Historically, OCCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.43 to 26.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.50 vs. the industry median of 6.02, OCCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,580 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. OCCL's current Operating Margin % of 11.15% is 85.4% 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 OCCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OCCL's current Operating Margin % is 11.15%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 19.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OCCL stock overvalued right now?
OCCL (NSE:OCCLLTD) has a current Operating Margin % of 11.15%. The current Operating Margin % is 11.15%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 19.50 and 85.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. OCCL's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 OCCL (NSE:OCCLLTD), the current Operating Margin % is 11.15% 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.
OCCL Ltd is engaged in manufacturing. sale, purchase, etc. of all types of chemicals and chemical products and providing all services and utilities for the same.
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