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Industrias Productos AlimenticiosXSGO:IPAL 75 Operating Margin % is 9.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates XSGO:IPAL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,325.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks worse than 50.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IPAL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.53 Med: 4.61 Max: 6.22
Current: 5.29
XSGO:IPAL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.18% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs XSGO:IPAL: 5.29
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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Operating Margin % Related Terms
Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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.
XSGO:IPAL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
* 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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a Operating Margin % of 9.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #980 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Operating Margin % too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current Operating Margin % of 9.35% is 103% above median its 10-year median of 4.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 9.35% is 76.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #980 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #980 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Industrias Productos Alimenticios in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 9.35% is 76.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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 5.30, based on 1,953 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Operating Margin % of 9.35% is 76.4% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Operating Margin % is 9.35%, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,325.97, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.35%, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 76.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current Operating Margin % is 9.35% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,325.97.
GuruFocus considers Industrias Productos Alimenticios to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:
Operating Margin %: 9.35% (103% above median its 10-year median of 4.61)
GF Value™: CLP1,325.97 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#980 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Business Description
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
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