The historical rank and industry rank for Som Distilleries & Breweries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SDBL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.98 Med: 10.32 Max: 15.49
Current: 4.26
NSE:SDBL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.915
vs NSE:SDBL: 4.26
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) 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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Som Distilleries & Breweries 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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Operating Margin % Chart
NSE:SDBL vs STZ, TAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Som Distilleries & Breweries'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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Som Distilleries & Breweries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Som Distilleries & Breweries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Som Distilleries & Breweries 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.
Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) has a Operating Margin % of -29.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #140 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries' Operating Margin % too high?
Som Distilleries & Breweries' current Operating Margin % is -29.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #140 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Som Distilleries & Breweries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Som Distilleries & Breweries' Operating Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Som Distilleries & Breweries ranks #140 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Som Distilleries & Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.92. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.92, based on 210 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. 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Som Distilleries & Breweries's current Operating Margin % is -29.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Som Distilleries & Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹103.20, compared to a current price of ₹69.85 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -29.01%. Som Distilleries & Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL), the current Operating Margin % is -29.01% 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 Som Distilleries & Breweries (NSE:SDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Som Distilleries & Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹69.85 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹103.20.
GuruFocus considers Som Distilleries & Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SDBL:
Operating Margin %: -29.01%
GF Value™: ₹103.20 vs. price of ₹69.85 (32.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd is an Indian company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, involved in the brewing, bottling, canning, and blending of alcoholic beverages such as beer and Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). Its product range includes beer, rum, brandy, vodka, and whiskey, with brands including Hunter Beer, Woodpecker Beer, Black Fort, and others. The company operates in Madhya Pradesh and serves both domestic and international markets. Its integrated operations cover production, blending, and bottling, offering products across different price segments. The company generates a portion of its revenue from beer sales.
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