Del Monte PacificPHS:DELM +5.37%50 Operating Margin % is 18.22% as of Apr. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 9.91. GuruFocus rates PHS:DELM with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte Pacific ranks better than 89.44% on this metric.
Del Monte Pacific Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:DELM'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 9.91 Max: 18.58
Current: 17.36
PHS:DELM's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.44% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs PHS:DELM: 17.36
Del Monte Pacific's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) 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.
Del Monte Pacific Operating Margin % Related Terms
Del Monte Pacific Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Del Monte Pacific'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.
PHS:DELM vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Del Monte Pacific'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.
Del Monte Pacific Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte Pacific'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.
Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) has a Operating Margin % of 18.22% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Del Monte Pacific and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 9.91. Over the past decade, Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 18.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #206 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % too high?
Del Monte Pacific's current Operating Margin % of 18.22% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 9.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 18.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Del Monte Pacific's value of 18.22% is 245.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #206 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Del Monte Pacific has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte Pacific's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #206 out of 1950 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Del Monte Pacific in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Del Monte Pacific's value of 18.22% is 245.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte Pacific's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 18.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.91 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Del Monte Pacific 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 5.27, based on 1,950 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. Del Monte Pacific's current Operating Margin % of 18.22% is 245.7% 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 Del Monte Pacific and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Del Monte Pacific's current Operating Margin % is 18.22%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 9.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.50, compared to a current price of ₱4.51 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.22%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 9.91 and 245.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.27. Del Monte Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM), the current Operating Margin % is 18.22% as of Apr. 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 Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte Pacific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱4.51 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.50.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte Pacific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:DELM:
Operating Margin %: 18.22% (84% above median its 10-year median of 9.91)
GF Value™: ₱5.50 vs. price of ₱4.51 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 245.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#206 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:DELM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Pacific Ltd is engaged in growing, processing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and selling packaged fruits and vegetables, and other food products. The company operates through Product segments which includes Meals and Meal Enhancers, Snacking and Desserts, Beverage, Premium Fresh fruit and Others. Geographical segments includes Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Asia Pacific.
50GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PHS:DELM
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PHS:DELM has been successfully added to your 
