Premier Explosives Limited
PREMEXPLN
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#14879
Established in 1980 and based in Secunderabad, India, Premier Explosives... Established in 1980 and based in Secunderabad, India, Premier Explosives Limited (PEL) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-energy materials and related products. The company's extensive portfolio includes a wide range of explosives, such as bulk and packaged varieties, detonators, detonating fuses, and various cast and emulsion boosters. PEL also specializes in solid propellants, pyrogen igniters, and other pyrotechnic devices like explosive bolts and actuators. Furthermore, they produce nitrate mixtures and styphnic acid, alongside specialized defense and security items such as chaff, IR flares, tear gas grenades, smoke markers, and cable cutters. These vital products are employed across diverse sectors, including mining, infrastructure development, defense, space exploration, and homeland security. Beyond manufacturing, PEL operates and maintains solid propellant plants for defense and space organizations. The company distributes its products throughout India via a network of consignment agents, dealers, and handling agents, and exports commercial explosives to countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Share Price
$5.50
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$295.42M
Change (1 day)
1.84%
Change (1 year)
-17.23%
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Operating Margin for Premier Explosives Limited (PREMEXPLN)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 7.90%
According to Premier Explosives Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 7.90%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 27.84%.
Operating Margin history for Premier Explosives Limited from 2006 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 7.90% | -71.62% |
| 2025 | 27.84% | -19.14% |
| 2024 | 34.43% | 291.25% |
| 2023 | 8.80% | 35.38% |
| 2022 | 6.50% | 4,542.86% |
| 2021 | 0.14% | -102.46% |
| 2020 | -5.68% | -173.67% |
| 2019 | 7.71% | 26.39% |
| 2018 | 6.10% | -34.13% |
| 2017 | 9.26% | 110.45% |
| 2016 | 4.40% | -13.56% |
| 2015 | 5.09% | -42.36% |
| 2014 | 8.83% | 31.40% |
| 2013 | 6.72% | -53.78% |
| 2012 | 14.54% | -8.84% |
| 2011 | 15.95% | 9.17% |
| 2010 | 14.61% | 66.21% |
| 2009 | 8.79% | -41.79% |
| 2008 | 15.10% | 95.34% |
| 2007 | 7.73% | 44.22% |
| 2006 | 5.36% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -96.71% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -97.31% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -97.96% |
US
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| 17.13% | -97.83% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.60% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin
What is Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin?
Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin is 7.90%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin was 27.84%, compared with 34.43% in 2024.
How has Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin was highest in 2024 (34.43%) and lowest in 2020 (-5.68%).
How does Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Premier Explosives Limited's operating margin (7.90%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.