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Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) 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.
Universal Autofoundry Net Margin % Related Terms
Universal Autofoundry Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Autofoundry'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Autofoundry's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a Net Margin % of -2.97% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1097 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's Net Margin % too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current Net Margin % is -2.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1097 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Autofoundry has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Autofoundry's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1097 out of 1321 companies for Net Margin %. This places Universal Autofoundry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.26. 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 3.26, based on 1,321 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 Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Autofoundry's current Net Margin % is -2.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.08, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.97%. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current Net Margin % is -2.97% as of Jun. 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.08.
GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:
Net Margin %: -2.97%
GF Value™: ₹92.08 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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