Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. S AL Steel's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-10 Mil. S AL Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹119 Mil. Therefore, S AL Steel's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S AL Steel's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532604'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.78 Med: 0.48 Max: 9.51
Current: -0.16
BOM:532604's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.41% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs BOM:532604: -0.16
S AL Steel (BOM:532604) 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.
S AL Steel Net Margin % Related Terms
S AL Steel Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S AL Steel'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:532604 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, S AL Steel's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S AL Steel'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.
S AL Steel (BOM:532604) has a Net Margin % of -8.55% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on S AL Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #437 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is S AL Steel's Net Margin % too high?
S AL Steel's current Net Margin % is -8.55%. Based on the distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #437 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, S AL Steel has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S AL Steel's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, S AL Steel ranks #437 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This places S AL Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. 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. 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 S AL Steel 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. S AL Steel's current Net Margin % is -8.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S AL Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S AL Steel (BOM:532604) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.26, compared to a current price of ₹56.63 — trading 1229.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -8.55%. S AL Steel's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 12 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 S AL Steel (BOM:532604), the current Net Margin % is -8.55% 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 S AL Steel (BOM:532604) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S AL Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹56.63 is trading 1229.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.26.
GuruFocus considers S AL Steel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532604:
Net Margin %: -8.55%
GF Value™: ₹4.26 vs. price of ₹56.63 (1229.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532604 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S AL Steel Ltd is engaged in manufacturing sponge iron, ferro alloys, iron ore pellets, and various finished steel products. The products manufactured by the company are sold in the domestic market as well as the international market. In addition, the company is also involved in generating 40 MW of power from waste Heat recovery Boiler and Fluidized Bed Combustion boiler at an economic price. Power generated is used for captive consumption, and surplus power is sold. Its primary reportable business segments are Iron and Steel and Power. Geographically, the company currently derives all of its revenue from India.
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