Operating Margin - Bajaj Finance Ltd (BSE:500034)

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Price: 990.65 INR 1.9%

Market Cap: 612.7B INR

43%

Current

44%

Average

24.1%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

43%

Operating Profit

324.9B

Revenue

755.9B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
IN		Bajaj Finance Ltd NSE:BAJFINANCE	6.1T INR	43%
US		American Express Co NYSE:AXP	256.8B USD	18%
US		Capital One Financial Corp NYSE:COF	157.6B USD	0%
US		Discover Financial Services NYSE:DFS	50.3B USD	0%
US		SoFi Technologies Inc NASDAQ:SOFI	33.1B USD	0%
US		Synchrony Financial NYSE:SYF	31.5B USD	0%
IN		Shriram Finance Ltd NSE:SHRIRAMFIN	1.9T INR	37%
IN		Muthoot Finance Ltd NSE:MUTHOOTFIN	1.6T INR	44%
IN		Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd NSE:CHOLAFIN	1.5T INR	30%
IN		Tata Capital Ltd NSE:TATACAP	1.4T INR	82%
KZ	K	Kaspi.kz AO NASDAQ:KSPI	14.7B USD	0%

Bajaj Finance Ltd
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

612.7B INR

Industry

Financial Services

Bajaj Finance Ltd., a formidable entity in the Indian financial services sector, paints a portrait of innovation and strategic agility. Emerging from the Bajaj Group, a pillar of Indian industry with roots tracing back to the 1920s, Bajaj Finance has carved out a robust niche in the competitive landscape of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). The company seamlessly synchronizes traditional financial prudence with modern technological agility. Its operations span across consumer finance, SME lending, commercial lending, and wealth management, deftly catering to a diverse portfolio of customers. Through its adept use of data analytics and its keen focus on customer experience, Bajaj Finance has managed to stay ahead of the dynamic market landscape. The company's ability to scale operations with technological enhancements has enabled it to maintain a steady growth trajectory, thus ensuring it remains a key player in the NBFC sector. At the heart of Bajaj Finance's profitability is its expansive suite of financial products and services, designed to meet the evolving needs of its clientele. It generates revenue through interest income on loans – ranging from consumer durables and personal loans to business and SME financing. The company’s robust credit underwriting and risk management processes help keep non-performing assets in check while maximizing returns. Retail financing for consumer goods is a particular forte for Bajaj, as it taps into India's vast and growing middle class with tailored financing solutions. Additionally, its foray into digital lending amplifies its reach and facilitates easier customer acquisition and retention. Bajaj’s wealth management and insurance services further diversify its income streams, ensuring that it remains resilient to fluctuations in market demand. Through a fine-tuned blend of diverse product offerings and effective risk management, Bajaj Finance continues to craft its narrative of sustained financial growth and market leadership.

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Bajaj Finance Ltd
BSE:500034