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Orkla IndiaNSE:ORKLAINDIA -2.25%16 Operating Margin % is 13.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 13.04. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORKLAINDIA with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Orkla India ranks better than 84.9% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Orkla India's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹854 Mil. Orkla India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,258 Mil. Therefore, Orkla India's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orkla India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORKLAINDIA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.03 Med: 13.04 Max: 14.66
Current: 14.66
NSE:ORKLAINDIA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.9% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs NSE:ORKLAINDIA: 14.66
Orkla India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Orkla India's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹854 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,712 Mil.
Orkla India (NSE:ORKLAINDIA) 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.
Orkla India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Orkla India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orkla India'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:ORKLAINDIA vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Orkla India'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.
Orkla India Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orkla India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orkla India'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.
Orkla India'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.
Orkla India (NSE:ORKLAINDIA) has a Operating Margin % of 13.65% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Orkla India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.04. Over the past decade, Orkla India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 14.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Orkla India ranks #295 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Orkla India's Operating Margin % too high?
Orkla India's current Operating Margin % of 13.65% is near median its 10-year median of 13.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.03 to a high of 14.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Orkla India's value of 13.65% is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orkla India ranks #295 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orkla India has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orkla India's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Orkla India ranks #295 out of 1954 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Orkla India in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Orkla India's value of 13.65% is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Orkla India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.03 to 14.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.04 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Orkla India 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.34, based on 1,954 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. Orkla India's current Operating Margin % of 13.65% is 155.6% 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 Orkla India and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orkla India's current Operating Margin % is 13.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orkla India stock overvalued right now?
Orkla India (NSE:ORKLAINDIA) has a current Operating Margin % of 13.65%. The current Operating Margin % is 13.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.04 and 155.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.34. Orkla India's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Orkla India (NSE:ORKLAINDIA), the current Operating Margin % is 13.65% 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.
Orkla India Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of instant food mixes, spices, masalas and blended curry powders made of spices, ready-to-eat food products, vermicelli, confectionery, beverages, coffee and rice products. The company also undertakes trading of certain food products such as, spices, pickles, tea, tamarind, coconut oil and oral care products. Its key brands include MTR, Eastern, and Rasoi Magic. The company operates predominantly in one segment, viz., sale of food products and beverages (manufactured and traded). It generates the majority of its revenue by the sale of food and beverage products, generating the majority of its revenue from domestic sales and exports.
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