S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -2.39%73 Operating Margin % is 42.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹265.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 79.18% on this metric.
S Chand and Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.52 Med: 10.4 Max: 22.07
Current: 12.54
NSE:SCHAND's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.18% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs NSE:SCHAND: 12.54
S Chand and Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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.
S Chand and Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
S Chand and Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and 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.
S Chand and Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Operating Margin % of 42.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 10.40. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #213 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is S Chand and Co's Operating Margin % too high?
S Chand and Co's current Operating Margin % of 42.56% is 309% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. S Chand and Co's value of 42.56% is 1595.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #213 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Operating Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #213 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places S Chand and Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. S Chand and Co's value of 42.56% is 1595.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 2.51, S Chand and Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. S Chand and Co's current Operating Margin % of 42.56% is 1595.6% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Operating Margin % is 42.56%, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.14, compared to a current price of ₹147.31 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.56%, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 1595.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Operating Margin % is 42.56% 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹147.31 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.14.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Operating Margin %: 42.56% (309% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: ₹265.14 vs. price of ₹147.31 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1595.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#213 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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