Rana SugarsNSE:RANASUG -1.68%68 Operating Margin % is 2.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:RANASUG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rana Sugars ranks worse than 76.73% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Rana Sugars's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹108 Mil. Rana Sugars's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,378 Mil. Therefore, Rana Sugars's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.47%.
Warning Sign:
Rana Sugars Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -51.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rana Sugars's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RANASUG'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 3.62 Max: 11.49
Current: 0.16
NSE:RANASUG's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.73% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs NSE:RANASUG: 0.16
Rana Sugars's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -51.90% per year.
Rana Sugars's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹108 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28 Mil.
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.
Rana Sugars Operating Margin % Related Terms
Rana Sugars Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rana Sugars'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:RANASUG vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Rana Sugars'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.
Rana Sugars Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rana Sugars's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rana Sugars'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.
Rana Sugars'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.
Rana Sugars (NSE:RANASUG) has a Operating Margin % of 2.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Rana Sugars and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.62. Over the past decade, Rana Sugars' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 11.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Rana Sugars ranks #1497 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Rana Sugars' Operating Margin % too high?
Rana Sugars' current Operating Margin % of 2.47% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 11.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Rana Sugars' value of 2.47% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rana Sugars ranks #1497 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rana Sugars has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rana Sugars' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rana Sugars ranks #1497 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Rana Sugars in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Rana Sugars' value of 2.47% is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, Rana Sugars' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 11.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Rana Sugars has consistently been below 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 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Rana Sugars's current Operating Margin % of 2.47% is 53% below 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 Rana Sugars 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. Rana Sugars's current Operating Margin % is 2.47%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rana Sugars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rana Sugars (NSE:RANASUG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.11, compared to a current price of ₹12.84 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.47%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Rana Sugars' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Rana Sugars (NSE:RANASUG), the current Operating Margin % is 2.47% 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 Rana Sugars (NSE:RANASUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rana Sugars stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.84 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.11.
GuruFocus considers Rana Sugars to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RANASUG:
Operating Margin %: 2.47% (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.62)
GF Value™: ₹19.11 vs. price of ₹12.84 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1497 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RANASUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rana Sugars Ltd is a sugar manufacturing company. Its segments include Sugar Manufacturing, Ethanol Manufacturing, and Power Generation. The Sugar Manufacturing segment acts as a core revenue driver for the firm which involves the manufacturing and selling of sugar, molasses, and bagasse. The company offers Double Refined White Sulphurless Sugar, Plantation White Sugar, Raw Sugar, and Sugar from Sugar Beet. Geographically, it operates in India.
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