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ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) 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.
ZF Steering Gear (India) Net Margin % Related Terms
ZF Steering Gear (India) 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, ZF Steering Gear (India)'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.
ZF Steering Gear (India) Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ZF Steering Gear (India)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZF Steering Gear (India)'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.
ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) has a Net Margin % of -0.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ZF Steering Gear (India) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #726 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is ZF Steering Gear (India)'s Net Margin % too high?
ZF Steering Gear (India)'s current Net Margin % is -0.02%. Based on the distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #726 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZF Steering Gear (India) has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZF Steering Gear (India)'s Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ZF Steering Gear (India) ranks #726 out of 1320 companies for Net Margin %. This places ZF Steering Gear (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.26. 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. 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) 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. ZF Steering Gear (India)'s current Net Margin % is -0.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZF Steering Gear (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,199.93, compared to a current price of ₹668.70 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.02%. ZF Steering Gear (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163), the current Net Margin % is -0.02% 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 ZF Steering Gear (India) (BOM:505163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZF Steering Gear (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹668.70 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,199.93.
GuruFocus considers ZF Steering Gear (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505163:
Net Margin %: -0.02%
GF Value™: ₹1,199.93 vs. price of ₹668.70 (44.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd produces and assembles steering systems for vehicles, buses, and tractors. The segment in which the group operates includes Auto Component and Renewable Energy. The company's product range includes steering systems, vane pumps, pump pulleys, oil reservoirs, steering and pump mounting brackets, steering columns, intermediate shafts, universal joints, bevel gears boxes, and power steering oil dexron II. ZF Steering operates its business activity through the plant located in Vadu Budruk, Pune. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Auto component, which is engaged in the manufacturing of auto components.
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