Studds AccessoriesNSE:STUDDS -0.66%30 Operating Margin % is 15.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:STUDDS with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Studds Accessories ranks better than 91.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Studds Accessories's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STUDDS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.69 Med: 13.83 Max: 16.25
Current: 16.25
NSE:STUDDS's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.69% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs NSE:STUDDS: 16.25
Studds Accessories's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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.
Studds Accessories Operating Margin % Related Terms
Studds Accessories Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Studds Accessories'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:STUDDS vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Studds Accessories'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.
Studds Accessories Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Studds Accessories's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Studds Accessories'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.
Studds Accessories'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.
Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS) has a Operating Margin % of 15.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Studds Accessories and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.83. Over the past decade, Studds Accessories' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 16.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #110 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Studds Accessories' Operating Margin % too high?
Studds Accessories' current Operating Margin % of 15.48% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.69 to a high of 16.25. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Studds Accessories' value of 15.48% is 217.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #110 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Studds Accessories has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Studds Accessories' Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Studds Accessories ranks #110 out of 1323 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Studds Accessories in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Studds Accessories' value of 15.48% is 217.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Studds Accessories' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 16.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.83 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Studds Accessories 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.87, based on 1,323 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. Studds Accessories's current Operating Margin % of 15.48% is 217.9% 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 Studds Accessories and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Studds Accessories's current Operating Margin % is 15.48%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Studds Accessories stock overvalued right now?
Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.48%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.48%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.83 and 217.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.87. Studds Accessories' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Studds Accessories (NSE:STUDDS), the current Operating Margin % is 15.48% 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.
Studds Accessories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of helmets and two-wheeler accessories. It markets helmets under the Studds and SMK brands, while accessories such as luggage, gloves, helmet locks, rain suits, riding jackets, and eyewear are marketed under the Studds brand. Its key export markets include the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world. The company generates the majority of its revenue from two-wheeler helmets within India.
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