Steel Exchange IndiaBOM:534748 -1.74%60 Net Margin % is 4.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:534748 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹8.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Steel Exchange India ranks better than 56.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel Exchange India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:534748'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.5 Med: 1.64 Max: 15.58
Current: 2.55
BOM:534748's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.54% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs BOM:534748: 2.55
Steel Exchange India (BOM:534748) 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.
Steel Exchange India Net Margin % Related Terms
Steel Exchange India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel Exchange India'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:534748 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel Exchange India'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.
Steel Exchange India Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Exchange India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel Exchange India'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.
Steel Exchange India (BOM:534748) has a Net Margin % of 4.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Steel Exchange India and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Exchange India ranks #266 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Steel Exchange India's Net Margin % too high?
Steel Exchange India's current Net Margin % of 4.31% is 163% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Steel Exchange India's value of 4.31% is 131.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Exchange India ranks #266 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Exchange India has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Exchange India's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Exchange India ranks #266 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Steel Exchange India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Steel Exchange India's value of 4.31% is 131.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Steel Exchange India 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. Steel Exchange India's current Net Margin % of 4.31% is 131.7% 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 Steel Exchange India 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. Steel Exchange India's current Net Margin % is 4.31%, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Exchange India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Exchange India (BOM:534748) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8.36, compared to a current price of ₹12.40 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.31%, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 131.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Steel Exchange India's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Steel Exchange India (BOM:534748), the current Net Margin % is 4.31% 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 Steel Exchange India (BOM:534748) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Exchange India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.40 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8.36.
GuruFocus considers Steel Exchange India to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:534748:
Net Margin %: 4.31% (163% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: ₹8.36 vs. price of ₹12.40 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.7% above the Steel median (#266 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:534748 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel Exchange India Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing iron and steel products. The company operates in the Iron and Steel and Power segment. The division also deals with the products manufactured by the company, namely TMT bars, Sponge Iron, and Steel billet, and is marketed in some of the coastal regions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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