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BoschBOM:500530 +1.12%79 Net Margin % is 10.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 11.67. GuruFocus rates BOM:500530 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹37,841.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bosch ranks better than 91.21% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bosch's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,700 Mil. Bosch's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹55,657 Mil. Therefore, Bosch's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bosch's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500530'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.08 Med: 11.67 Max: 17.11
Current: 13.84
BOM:500530's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.21% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs BOM:500530: 13.84
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bosch Net Margin % Related Terms
Bosch Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bosch's Net 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bosch's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Bosch Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bosch's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bosch's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Bosch (BOM:500530) has a Net Margin % of 10.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bosch and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 11.67. Over the past decade, Bosch's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 17.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Bosch ranks #116 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Bosch's Net Margin % too high?
Bosch's current Net Margin % of 10.24% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 17.11. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.26. Bosch's value of 10.24% is 214.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bosch ranks #116 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bosch has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bosch's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bosch ranks #116 out of 1320 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bosch in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.26. Bosch's value of 10.24% is 214.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bosch's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 17.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.67 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Bosch 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 Net Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.26, based on 1,320 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bosch's current Net Margin % of 10.24% is 214.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bosch and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bosch's current Net Margin % is 10.24%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 11.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bosch stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bosch (BOM:500530) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹37,841.51, compared to a current price of ₹41,520.85 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.24%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.67 and 214.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.26. Bosch's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bosch (BOM:500530), the current Net Margin % is 10.24% 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 Bosch (BOM:500530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bosch stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹41,520.85 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹37,841.51.
GuruFocus considers Bosch to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500530:
Net Margin %: 10.24% (12% below median its 10-year median of 11.67)
GF Value™: ₹37,841.51 vs. price of ₹41,520.85 (9.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 214.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#116 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bosch Ltd is a holding company of subsidiaries manufacturing and trading automotive products. The company sells car parts such as fuel systems, electrical drives and motors, steering systems, and aftermarket products to the automotive industry. The company's reportable segments are; Automotive products which generate maximum revenue, Consumer Goods, and Others. Its operations in the automotive business consist of diesel systems, gasoline systems, and automotive aftermarket products and services. The Consumer Goods segment predominantly consists of trading activities in power tools and consumables, and the Others segment includes industrial technology, building technology products, and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India.
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