Sharda CropchemNSE:SHARDACROP -1.31%91 Operating Margin % is 20.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 13.65. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHARDACROP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹886.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, Sharda Cropchem ranks better than 86.85% on this metric.
Sharda Cropchem Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharda Cropchem's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHARDACROP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 13.65 Max: 19.29
Current: 17.15
NSE:SHARDACROP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.85% of 251
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 6.76
vs NSE:SHARDACROP: 17.15
Sharda Cropchem's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
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.
Sharda Cropchem Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sharda Cropchem Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sharda Cropchem'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:SHARDACROP vs CTVA, CF: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Sharda Cropchem's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem'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.
Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) has a Operating Margin % of 20.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sharda Cropchem and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 13.65. Over the past decade, Sharda Cropchem's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.19 to 19.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #33 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Sharda Cropchem's Operating Margin % too high?
Sharda Cropchem's current Operating Margin % of 20.63% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 19.29. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Sharda Cropchem's value of 20.63% is 205.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #33 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sharda Cropchem has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharda Cropchem's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Sharda Cropchem ranks #33 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sharda Cropchem in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Sharda Cropchem's value of 20.63% is 205.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharda Cropchem's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.19 to 19.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.65 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Sharda Cropchem 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. Sharda Cropchem's current Operating Margin % of 20.63% is 205.2% 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 Sharda Cropchem and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharda Cropchem's current Operating Margin % is 20.63%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 13.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharda Cropchem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹886.46, compared to a current price of ₹876.55 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.63%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.65 and 205.2% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. Sharda Cropchem's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP), the current Operating Margin % is 20.63% 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 Sharda Cropchem (NSE:SHARDACROP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharda Cropchem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹876.55 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹886.46.
GuruFocus considers Sharda Cropchem to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SHARDACROP:
Operating Margin %: 20.63% (51% above median its 10-year median of 13.65)
GF Value™: ₹886.46 vs. price of ₹876.55 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.2% above the Agriculture median (#33 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SHARDACROP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharda Cropchem Ltd is an agrochemical company based in India. It markets and sells formulations and active ingredients for agricultural purposes through its subsidiaries. The company functions through two segments, which are Agrochemicals and Non-Agrochemicals. The company earns a majority of its income through the development and sale of agrochemicals such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and biocides. It sells conveyor belts, V-belts, timing belts, dyes, and general chemicals. and dye intermediaries under the Non-Agrochemicals segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from Europe and the rest from the NAFTA countries, Latin America, India, and the rest of the world.
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