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Dalal Street InvestmentsBOM:501148 55 Net Margin % is 84.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 644% above its 10-year median of 11.32. GuruFocus rates BOM:501148 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹279.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, Dalal Street Investments ranks worse than 74.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dalal Street Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:501148'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.43 Med: 11.32 Max: 344.88
Current: -2.08
BOM:501148's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.48% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.8
vs BOM:501148: -2.08
Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) Net Margin % Explanation
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.
Dalal Street Investments Net Margin % Related Terms
Dalal Street Investments Net 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.
BOM:501148 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Dalal Street Investments'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.
Dalal Street Investments Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Dalal Street Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalal Street Investments'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.
Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) has a Net Margin % of 84.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. This is 644% above median its historical median of 11.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #578 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Dalal Street Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Dalal Street Investments' current Net Margin % of 84.20% is 644% above median its 10-year median of 11.32. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.80. Dalal Street Investments' value of 84.20% is 468.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #578 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalal Street Investments has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalal Street Investments' Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #578 out of 776 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dalal Street Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.80. Dalal Street Investments' value of 84.20% is 468.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.32 vs. the industry median of 14.80, Dalal Street Investments 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.80, based on 776 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. Dalal Street Investments's current Net Margin % of 84.20% is 468.9% 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 Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalal Street Investments's current Net Margin % is 84.20%, which is 644% above median its own 10-year median of 11.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalal Street Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹279.41, compared to a current price of ₹385.50 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 84.20%, which is 644% above median its 10-year median of 11.32 and 468.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.80. Dalal Street Investments' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148), the current Net Margin % is 84.20% 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 Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹385.50 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹279.41.
GuruFocus considers Dalal Street Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:501148:
Net Margin %: 84.20% (644% above median its 10-year median of 11.32)
GF Value™: ₹279.41 vs. price of ₹385.50 (38% above fair value)
Industry Position: 468.9% above the Capital Markets median (#578 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalal Street Investments Ltd engages in the business of trading and investments in shares and securities. The company is focused on providing advisory and consultancy services. It also manages investment pools, mutual funds, syndicates in shares, and stocks. The company operates within India.
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