Uttam Sugar MillsNSE:UTTAMSUGAR -1.87%65 Operating Margin % is 18.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 10.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:UTTAMSUGAR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹349.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks better than 65.01% on this metric.
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uttam Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UTTAMSUGAR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.45 Med: 10.29 Max: 17.88
Current: 8.18
NSE:UTTAMSUGAR's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.01% of 1949
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs NSE:UTTAMSUGAR: 8.18
Uttam Sugar Mills's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.40% 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.
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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.
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Uttam Sugar Mills Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uttam Sugar Mills'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:UTTAMSUGAR vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Uttam Sugar Mills'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.
Uttam Sugar Mills Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Uttam Sugar Mills's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uttam Sugar Mills'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.
Uttam Sugar Mills'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.
Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) has a Operating Margin % of 18.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Uttam Sugar Mills and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 10.29. Over the past decade, Uttam Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 17.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #682 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Uttam Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
Uttam Sugar Mills' current Operating Margin % of 18.32% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 10.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 17.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' value of 18.32% is 248.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #682 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Uttam Sugar Mills has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uttam Sugar Mills' Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Uttam Sugar Mills ranks #682 out of 1949 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Uttam Sugar Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' value of 18.32% is 248.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Uttam Sugar Mills' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 17.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.29 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Uttam Sugar Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,949 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. Uttam Sugar Mills's current Operating Margin % of 18.32% is 248.3% 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 Uttam Sugar Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uttam Sugar Mills's current Operating Margin % is 18.32%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 10.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uttam Sugar Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹349.53, compared to a current price of ₹227.31 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.32%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 10.29 and 248.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Uttam Sugar Mills' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR), the current Operating Margin % is 18.32% 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 Uttam Sugar Mills (NSE:UTTAMSUGAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uttam Sugar Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹227.31 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹349.53.
GuruFocus considers Uttam Sugar Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UTTAMSUGAR:
Operating Margin %: 18.32% (78% above median its 10-year median of 10.29)
GF Value™: ₹349.53 vs. price of ₹227.31 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 248.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#682 of 1949)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UTTAMSUGAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd is an Indian company engaged in manufacturing of Sugar, Industrial Alcohol and Generation of Power. The company operates in segments that include Sugar, Cogeneration, and Distillery. The Sugar segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The Sugar segment gnerates revenue from manufacturing and sale of sugar and its by-products and power. Its products consist of Sulphurfree Sugar, Double Refined, Invert sugar syrup, Natural Brown Sugar, Liquid Sugar, candy, and Others.
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