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Shanthala FMCG ProductsNSE:SHANTHALA 14 Operating Margin % is 1.71% as of Sep. 2025, which is 185% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHANTHALA with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, Shanthala FMCG Products ranks worse than 72.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanthala FMCG Products's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHANTHALA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.46
Current: 1.46
NSE:SHANTHALA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.81% of 537
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.8
vs NSE:SHANTHALA: 1.46
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.
Shanthala FMCG Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shanthala FMCG Products Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanthala FMCG Products'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:SHANTHALA vs MMM, HON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Shanthala FMCG Products'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.
Shanthala FMCG Products Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Shanthala FMCG Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanthala FMCG Products'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.
Shanthala FMCG Products'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.
Shanthala FMCG Products (NSE:SHANTHALA) has a Operating Margin % of 1.71% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shanthala FMCG Products and its competitors. This is 185% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Shanthala FMCG Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanthala FMCG Products ranks #391 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Shanthala FMCG Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Shanthala FMCG Products' current Operating Margin % of 1.71% is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.46. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.80. Shanthala FMCG Products' value of 1.71% is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanthala FMCG Products ranks #391 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanthala FMCG Products has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanthala FMCG Products' Operating Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Shanthala FMCG Products ranks #391 out of 537 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shanthala FMCG Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.80. Shanthala FMCG Products' value of 1.71% is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanthala FMCG Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 5.80, Shanthala FMCG Products 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.80, based on 537 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. Shanthala FMCG Products's current Operating Margin % of 1.71% is 70.5% 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 Shanthala FMCG Products and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanthala FMCG Products's current Operating Margin % is 1.71%, which is 185% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanthala FMCG Products stock overvalued right now?
Shanthala FMCG Products (NSE:SHANTHALA) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.71%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.71%, which is 185% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 70.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.80. Shanthala FMCG Products' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Shanthala FMCG Products (NSE:SHANTHALA), the current Operating Margin % is 1.71% as of Sep. 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.
Shanthala FMCG Products Ltd is an FMCG product distributor for large-size FMCG Companies in India for whom It distributes Branded packaged foods, Personal care products, Education & stationery products, Matches & Agarbatti, and tobacco products. It is also a distributor for one of the FMCG MNC Companies in India. It distributes branded Beauty & wellbeing, Nutrition, Personal care & Home care products for them.
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