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The historical rank and industry rank for Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PKTEA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.34 Med: -10.91 Max: 19.29
Current: 1.32
NSE:PKTEA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.08% of 1966
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.335
vs NSE:PKTEA: 1.32
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co (NSE:PKTEA) 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.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co 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.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co Operating Margin % Chart
NSE:PKTEA vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co'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.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co 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.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co (NSE:PKTEA) has a Operating Margin % of 54.35% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co ranks #1417 out of 1966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's current Operating Margin % is 54.35%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's value of 54.35% is 918.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co ranks #1417 out of 1966 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co ranks #1417 out of 1966 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.34. Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's value of 54.35% is 918.7% above this benchmark. 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 1,966 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. Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's current Operating Margin % of 54.35% is 918.7% 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 Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co 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. Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's current Operating Margin % is 54.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co (NSE:PKTEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹851.71, compared to a current price of ₹1,136.30 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 54.35% and 918.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.34. Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co (NSE:PKTEA), the current Operating Margin % is 54.35% as of Jun. 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 Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co (NSE:PKTEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,136.30 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹851.71.
GuruFocus considers Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PKTEA:
Operating Margin %: 54.35%
GF Value™: ₹851.71 vs. price of ₹1,136.30 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 918.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1417 of 1966)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PKTEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Co Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of tea, generation and distribution of power, and investment in financial instruments. The company operates through three segments: Tea, Investment, and Power, with the majority of its revenue from the Tea segment. It has two factories and four tea gardens named Karamalai, Akkamalai, Vellamalai, and Nadumalai. The company produces tea, coffee, black pepper, spices, and fruits. It organically cultivates Karimunda variety black pepper, Chandragiri S9 variety Arabica coffee, cinnamon, and avocados.
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