Sabar Flex IndiaNSE:SABAR 61 Operating Margin % is 2.35% as of Mar. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 5.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:SABAR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹28.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Sabar Flex India ranks worse than 68.96% on this metric.
Sabar Flex India Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SABAR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 5.08 Max: 6.76
Current: 2.36
NSE:SABAR's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.96% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs NSE:SABAR: 2.36
Sabar Flex India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
Sabar Flex India (NSE:SABAR) 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.
Sabar Flex India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sabar Flex India Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sabar Flex 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:SABAR vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sabar Flex 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.
Sabar Flex India Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sabar Flex 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.
Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 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.
Sabar Flex India (NSE:SABAR) has a Operating Margin % of 2.35% as of Mar. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sabar Flex India and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 6.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sabar Flex India ranks #271 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % too high?
Sabar Flex India's current Operating Margin % of 2.35% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 6.76. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Sabar Flex India's value of 2.35% is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sabar Flex India ranks #271 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sabar Flex India has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sabar Flex India's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sabar Flex India ranks #271 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sabar Flex India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Sabar Flex India's value of 2.35% is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sabar Flex India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.35 to 6.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Sabar Flex India 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Sabar Flex India's current Operating Margin % of 2.35% is 55.2% 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 Sabar Flex India and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sabar Flex India's current Operating Margin % is 2.35%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sabar Flex India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabar Flex India (NSE:SABAR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹28.21, compared to a current price of ₹6.30 — trading 77.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.35%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 55.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Sabar Flex India's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Sabar Flex India (NSE:SABAR), the current Operating Margin % is 2.35% as of Mar. 2025. 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 Sabar Flex India (NSE:SABAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabar Flex India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹6.30 is trading 77.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹28.21.
GuruFocus considers Sabar Flex India to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SABAR:
Operating Margin %: 2.35% (54% below median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: ₹28.21 vs. price of ₹6.30 (77.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#271 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SABAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sabar Flex India Ltd is in the business of packaging products made from plastics, which caters to the packaging requirements of various industries. Its product portfolio consists of multi-color pouches, stand-up pouches, zip-lock pouches, vacuum pouches, paper bags, and e-commerce bags, among others.
61GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:SABAR
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:SABAR has been successfully added to your 