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Whirlpool of IndiaNSE:WHIRLPOOL +1.76%78 Operating Margin % is 3.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates NSE:WHIRLPOOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,707.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool of India ranks worse than 52.67% on this metric.
Whirlpool of India Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whirlpool of India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WHIRLPOOL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 6.02 Max: 10.37
Current: 3.38
NSE:WHIRLPOOL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.67% of 431
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs NSE:WHIRLPOOL: 3.38
Whirlpool of India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.
Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) 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.
Whirlpool of India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Whirlpool of India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whirlpool of India'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:WHIRLPOOL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool of 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.
Whirlpool of India Operating Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool of India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool of India'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.
Whirlpool of India'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.
Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) has a Operating Margin % of 3.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Whirlpool of India and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 6.02. Over the past decade, Whirlpool of India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #227 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Whirlpool of India's Operating Margin % too high?
Whirlpool of India's current Operating Margin % of 3.14% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 10.37. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Operating Margin % is 3.74. Whirlpool of India's value of 3.14% is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #227 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Whirlpool of India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool of India's Operating Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #227 out of 431 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Whirlpool of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.74. Whirlpool of India's value of 3.14% is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool of India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 10.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 3.74, Whirlpool of India 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Operating Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.74, based on 431 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. Whirlpool of India's current Operating Margin % of 3.14% is 16% 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 Whirlpool of India and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool of India's current Operating Margin % is 3.14%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 6.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,707.47, compared to a current price of ₹770.75 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.14%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 16% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.74. Whirlpool of India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL), the current Operating Margin % is 3.14% 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 Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹770.75 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,707.47.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool of India to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WHIRLPOOL:
Operating Margin %: 3.14% (48% below median its 10-year median of 6.02)
GF Value™: ₹1,707.47 vs. price of ₹770.75 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#227 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WHIRLPOOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool of India Ltd is an India-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling home appliances. Its products consist of refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, water purifiers, microwave ovens, small domestic appliances, built-in appliances, and others. The company's operations predominantly comprise only one segment i.e. Home Appliances. The company also offers services to customers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market, with the rest from overseas markets.
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