Info-Drive Software (BOM:530703) Net Margin %: 6.14% (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Info-Drive Software Net Margin %?

Info-Drive Software BOM:530703 Net Margin % is 6.14% as of Mar. 2017.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Info-Drive Software's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹74 Mil. Info-Drive Software's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹1,204 Mil. Therefore, Info-Drive Software's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was 6.14%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:530703's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Info-Drive Software  (BOM:530703) 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.

Info-Drive Software Net Margin % Related Terms

Info-Drive Software Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Info-Drive Software'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.

Info-Drive Software Net Margin % Chart

Info-Drive Software Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 0.20 6.47 6.46 6.14

Info-Drive Software Semi-Annual Data
Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.94 0.20 6.47 6.46 6.14

BOM:530703 vs IMCI: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Info-Drive Software'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.

Info-Drive Software Net Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % falls into.


Info-Drive Software Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Info-Drive Software's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2017 )
=73.903/1204.496
=6.14 %

Info-Drive Software's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2017 )
=73.903/1204.496
=6.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 6.14% mean?
Info-Drive Software (BOM:530703) has a Net Margin % of 6.14% as of Mar. 2017. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Info-Drive Software and its competitors.
Is Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % too high?
Info-Drive Software's current Net Margin % is 6.14%. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.59. Info-Drive Software's value of 6.14% is 137.1% above this industry median.
How does Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % compare to IMCI?
Info-Drive Software's Net Margin % of 6.14% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.59. Info-Drive Software's value of 6.14% is 137.1% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.59, based on 2,833 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. Info-Drive Software's current Net Margin % of 6.14% is 137.1% 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 Info-Drive Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Info-Drive Software's current Net Margin % is 6.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Info-Drive Software stock overvalued right now?
Info-Drive Software (BOM:530703) has a current Net Margin % of 6.14%. The current Net Margin % is 6.14% and 137.1% above the Software industry median of 2.59. 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 Info-Drive Software (BOM:530703), the current Net Margin % is 6.14% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Info-Drive Software Business Description

Address 128 Cathedral Road, Crown Court, Sixth Floor, Office 3, Chennai, TN, IND, 600086
Info-Drive Software Ltd is an India-based company. The company is predominantly engaged in outsourcing business solutions from overseas markets, software development, infrastructure management services, systems integration, and trading of commodities. In addition, the company also provides turnkey system solutions, hardware optimization, and data center maintenance. The company product portfolio includes services like Enterprise business intelligence solutions; Consulting services and, Business process outsourcing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Overseas market while it also has a presence in the Indian market.