Competent Automobiles CoBOM:531041 -0.90%73 Net Margin % is 1.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates BOM:531041 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹571.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Competent Automobiles Co ranks worse than 69.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Competent Automobiles Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531041'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.37 Max: 6.58
Current: 0.85
BOM:531041's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.89% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs BOM:531041: 0.85
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) 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.
Competent Automobiles Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Competent Automobiles Co 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:531041 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Competent Automobiles Co'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.
Competent Automobiles Co Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Competent Automobiles Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Competent Automobiles Co'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.
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) has a Net Margin % of 1.40% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Competent Automobiles Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 6.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #926 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Competent Automobiles Co's Net Margin % too high?
Competent Automobiles Co's current Net Margin % of 1.40% is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 6.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 1.40% is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #926 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Competent Automobiles Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Competent Automobiles Co's Net Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #926 out of 1325 companies for Net Margin %. This places Competent Automobiles Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 1.40% is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Competent Automobiles Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 6.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 3.19, Competent Automobiles Co has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.19, based on 1,325 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. Competent Automobiles Co's current Net Margin % of 1.40% is 56.1% below 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Competent Automobiles Co's current Net Margin % is 1.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Competent Automobiles Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹571.49, compared to a current price of ₹381.40 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 56.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.19. Competent Automobiles Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041), the current Net Margin % is 1.40% 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹381.40 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹571.49.
GuruFocus considers Competent Automobiles Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531041:
Net Margin %: 1.40% (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: ₹571.49 vs. price of ₹381.40 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#926 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Competent Automobiles Co Ltd is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealership across different regions in India. It is mainly in the business of trading and servicing of Maruti Suzuki vehicles. The company operates in two segments, the Showroom segment and the Services & Spares segment. It receives maximum revenue from the Showroom segment, which deals with the purchase and sale of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
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