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The historical rank and industry rank for Tamilnadu Steel Tubes's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513540'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87 Med: 0.27 Max: 1.47
Current: 0.06
BOM:513540's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.28% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.915
vs BOM:513540: 0.06
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes (BOM:513540) 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.
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes Net Margin % Related Terms
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tamilnadu Steel Tubes'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.
BOM:513540 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes'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.
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamilnadu Steel Tubes'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.
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes (BOM:513540) has a Net Margin % of -0.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tamilnadu Steel Tubes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes ranks #424 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Tamilnadu Steel Tubes' Net Margin % too high?
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes' current Net Margin % is -0.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes ranks #424 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamilnadu Steel Tubes' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes ranks #424 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This places Tamilnadu Steel Tubes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.92. 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 1.92, 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. 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 Tamilnadu Steel Tubes and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamilnadu Steel Tubes's current Net Margin % is -0.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamilnadu Steel Tubes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes (BOM:513540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹21.47, compared to a current price of ₹28.11 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.14%. Tamilnadu Steel Tubes' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Tamilnadu Steel Tubes (BOM:513540), the current Net Margin % is -0.14% 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 Tamilnadu Steel Tubes (BOM:513540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamilnadu Steel Tubes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹28.11 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹21.47.
GuruFocus considers Tamilnadu Steel Tubes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513540:
Net Margin %: -0.14%
GF Value™: ₹21.47 vs. price of ₹28.11 (30.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamilnadu Steel Tubes Ltd is an Indian company manufacturing and selling a brand of Black Pipe (ERW Pipe) and G.I.Pipes. It is a manufacturer of mild steel tubes, offering various products, including black and galvanized tubes, available in round, square, and rectangular shapes. Geographically, the company caters only to the domestic market.
63GF Score
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