The historical rank and industry rank for La Tim Metal & Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505693'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.78 Med: 1.15 Max: 79.87
Current: 2.08
BOM:505693's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.8% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs BOM:505693: 2.08
La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) 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.
La Tim Metal & Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
La Tim Metal & Industries 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:505693 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, La Tim Metal & Industries'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.
La Tim Metal & Industries Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, La Tim Metal & Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where La Tim Metal & Industries'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.
La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) has a Net Margin % of 2.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on La Tim Metal & Industries and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #295 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is La Tim Metal & Industries' Net Margin % too high?
La Tim Metal & Industries' current Net Margin % of 2.10% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. La Tim Metal & Industries' value of 2.10% is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #295 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, La Tim Metal & Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La Tim Metal & Industries' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, La Tim Metal & Industries ranks #295 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This puts La Tim Metal & Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. La Tim Metal & Industries' value of 2.10% is 12.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.86, La Tim Metal & Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 612 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. La Tim Metal & Industries's current Net Margin % of 2.10% is 12.9% 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 La Tim Metal & Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La Tim Metal & Industries's current Net Margin % is 2.10%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La Tim Metal & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.22, compared to a current price of ₹9.83 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.10%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 12.9% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. La Tim Metal & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693), the current Net Margin % is 2.10% 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 La Tim Metal & Industries (BOM:505693) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La Tim Metal & Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹9.83 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.22.
GuruFocus considers La Tim Metal & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505693:
Net Margin %: 2.10% (83% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: ₹15.22 vs. price of ₹9.83 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Steel median (#295 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505693 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
La Tim Metal & Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of importing coils and profile sheets of steel and trading them in the Indian market. The color-coated coils and profiles are mainly consumed in the construction and infrastructure sector. The company's two reporting segments are Steel & steel products and Real Estate Development Activity. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel & steel products segment.
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