Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) Operating Margin %: 2.96% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSE:SAPPHIRE Sapphire Foods India Ltd NSE:SAPPHIRE
68 GF Score
Price ₹180.37
GF Value ₹368.62
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sapphire Foods India Operating Margin %?

Sapphire Foods India NSE:SAPPHIRE -2.94% 68 Operating Margin % is 2.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAPPHIRE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹368.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Sapphire Foods India ranks worse than 61.92% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sapphire Foods India's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹235 Mil. Sapphire Foods India's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,922 Mil. Therefore, Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SAPPHIRE' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.74   Med: 3.27   Max: 7.34
Current: 2.61


NSE:SAPPHIRE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
61.92% of 365 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.26 vs NSE:SAPPHIRE: 2.61

Sapphire Foods India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Sapphire Foods India's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹235 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹815 Mil.


Sapphire Foods India  (NSE:SAPPHIRE) 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 Nokia’s 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.


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Sapphire Foods India Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapphire Foods 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.

Sapphire Foods India Operating Margin % Chart

Sapphire Foods India Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Sapphire Foods India Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:SAPPHIRE vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Sapphire Foods 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.


Sapphire Foods India Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Sapphire Foods India 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.

Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=814.6 / 31253.17
=2.61 %

Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=234.71 / 7922.23
=2.96 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 2.96% mean?
Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) has a Operating Margin % of 2.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sapphire Foods India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapphire Foods India ranks #226 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % too high?
Sapphire Foods India's current Operating Margin % of 2.96% is near median its 10-year median of 3.27. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Sapphire Foods India's value of 2.96% is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapphire Foods India ranks #226 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapphire Foods India 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 Sapphire Foods India's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sapphire Foods India ranks #226 out of 365 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sapphire Foods India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Sapphire Foods India's value of 2.96% is 30.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 4.26, Sapphire Foods 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.26, based on 365 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. Sapphire Foods India's current Operating Margin % of 2.96% is 30.5% 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 Sapphire Foods India and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapphire Foods India's current Operating Margin % is 2.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapphire Foods India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹368.62, compared to a current price of ₹180.37 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 30.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.26. Sapphire Foods India's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE), the current Operating Margin % is 2.96% 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 Sapphire Foods India (NSE:SAPPHIRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Foods India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹180.37 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹368.62. GuruFocus considers Sapphire Foods India to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAPPHIRE:

  • Operating Margin %: 2.96% (near median its 10-year median of 3.27)
  • GF Value™: ₹368.62 vs. price of ₹180.37 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% below the Restaurants median (#226 of 365)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SAPPHIRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sapphire Foods India Business Description

Other Exchanges 543397:India
Address Mindspace, Link Road, 702, Prism Tower, A Wing, Goregaon (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 062
Sapphire Foods India Ltd is a franchisee of Yum! Brands in the Indian subcontinent, with a track record of operating more than four hundred KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants across India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Its business activity majorly falls within a single business and geographical segment, which is Food and Beverages. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Restaurant sales. The company also generates a small portion of its revenue from sales to Airport dealers/ franchisees, Scrap sales & others, and Alliance Income.
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