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Utkal Speciality Industries IndiaNSE:UTKAL +4.96%18 Operating Margin % is 21.31% as of Mar. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 13.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:UTKAL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Utkal Speciality Industries India ranks better than 95.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UTKAL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.75 Med: 13.32 Max: 21.31
Current: 21.31
NSE:UTKAL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.74% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.595
vs NSE:UTKAL: 21.31
Utkal Speciality Industries India (NSE:UTKAL) 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.
Utkal Speciality Industries India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Utkal Speciality Industries India 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.
Utkal Speciality Industries India Operating Margin % Chart
Utkal Speciality Industries India Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
8.75
13.32
21.31
Utkal Speciality Industries India Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
8.75
13.32
21.31
Utkal Speciality Industries India Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Utkal Speciality Industries India'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.
Utkal Speciality Industries India Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % falls into.
Utkal Speciality Industries India 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.
Utkal Speciality Industries India (NSE:UTKAL) has a Operating Margin % of 21.31% as of Mar. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Utkal Speciality Industries India and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 13.32. Over the past decade, Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 21.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Utkal Speciality Industries India ranks #12 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % too high?
Utkal Speciality Industries India's current Operating Margin % of 21.31% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 21.31. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Utkal Speciality Industries India's value of 21.31% is 721.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utkal Speciality Industries India ranks #12 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Utkal Speciality Industries India has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utkal Speciality Industries India's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Utkal Speciality Industries India ranks #12 out of 282 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Utkal Speciality Industries India in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Utkal Speciality Industries India's value of 21.31% is 721.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Utkal Speciality Industries India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 21.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Utkal Speciality Industries India 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 282 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. Utkal Speciality Industries India's current Operating Margin % of 21.31% is 721.2% 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 Utkal Speciality Industries India and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utkal Speciality Industries India's current Operating Margin % is 21.31%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utkal Speciality Industries India stock overvalued right now?
Utkal Speciality Industries India (NSE:UTKAL) has a current Operating Margin % of 21.31%. The current Operating Margin % is 21.31%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 721.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Utkal Speciality Industries India's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Utkal Speciality Industries India (NSE:UTKAL), the current Operating Margin % is 21.31% as of Mar. 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.
Utkal Speciality Industries India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of paper-based products and packaging materials. Its product portfolio includes paper-based products for everyday use and special occasions, serving a range of consumer and commercial applications. Its offerings include Coated Paper, Paper Cups & Glasses, Paper Plates & Bowls, Grease Proof Paper Sheets, Paper Straws, Paper Sweet Boxes, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of these Paper-based Products.
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