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City Online ServicesBOM:538674 47 Net Margin % is -7.77% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:538674 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, City Online Services ranks worse than 79.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Online Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:538674'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.44 Med: -5.43 Max: 3.6
Current: -6.12
BOM:538674's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 79.95% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.495
vs BOM:538674: -6.12
City Online Services (BOM:538674) 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.
City Online Services Net Margin % Related Terms
City Online Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Online Services'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:538674 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, City Online Services'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.
City Online Services Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, City Online Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Online Services'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.
City Online Services (BOM:538674) has a Net Margin % of -7.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on City Online Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #291 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is City Online Services' Net Margin % too high?
City Online Services' current Net Margin % is -7.77%. Based on the distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #291 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Online Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Online Services' Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, City Online Services ranks #291 out of 364 companies for Net Margin %. This places City Online Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.50, based on 364 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 City Online Services and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Online Services's current Net Margin % is -7.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Online Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services (BOM:538674) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.01, compared to a current price of ₹8.16 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -7.77%. City Online Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 City Online Services (BOM:538674), the current Net Margin % is -7.77% 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 City Online Services (BOM:538674) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.16 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.01.
GuruFocus considers City Online Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538674:
Net Margin %: -7.77%
GF Value™: ₹5.01 vs. price of ₹8.16 (62.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Online Services Ltd provides internet-based services, including internet bandwidth, digital television, data center solutions, Voice over Internet Protocol services, WiFi, and real-time data, voice, and video solutions. The company serves diverse sectors such as corporate clients, media companies, hospitality, and residential complexes. Its operations focus on both wired and wireless internet connectivity, web hosting, server co-location, video streaming, and webcasting services. With a presence prominently in India across states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, it generates revenue through subscription and service fees for its internet and digital communication offerings. The company also delivers triple play services that combine internet, telephone, and direct-to-home television.
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