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Creative CastingsBOM:539527 +0.82%83 Net Margin % is 8.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates BOM:539527 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹699.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Creative Castings ranks better than 84.64% on this metric.
Creative Castings (BOM:539527) 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.
Creative Castings Net Margin % Related Terms
Creative Castings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Castings'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:539527 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Creative Castings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings (BOM:539527) has a Net Margin % of 8.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Creative Castings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, Creative Castings' Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 11.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #94 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Creative Castings' Net Margin % too high?
Creative Castings' current Net Margin % of 8.92% is near median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.18 to a high of 11.42. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Creative Castings' value of 8.92% is 359.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #94 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Castings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Castings' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #94 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This places Creative Castings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Creative Castings' value of 8.92% is 359.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Creative Castings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 11.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Creative Castings 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 1.94, 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. Creative Castings's current Net Margin % of 8.92% is 359.8% 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 Creative Castings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Castings's current Net Margin % is 8.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings (BOM:539527) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹699.12, compared to a current price of ₹603.25 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 359.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.94. Creative Castings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527), the current Net Margin % is 8.92% 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹603.25 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹699.12.
GuruFocus considers Creative Castings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539527:
Net Margin %: 8.92% (near median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: ₹699.12 vs. price of ₹603.25 (13.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 359.8% above the Steel median (#94 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Castings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and exporting steel and alloy steel investment casting. The company manufactures both ferrous and non-ferrous castings. It is also engaged in generating power from wind energy. The company's operating segment includes Castings and Wind Turbine Power Generation. It derives maximum revenue from the Investment Castings segment. Geographically, it generates a majority of revenue from Overseas. The company serves the pump and valve industries, oil and refineries, general engineering, electrical engineering, fire control equipment, medical implants, agricultural machinery, defense industries, etc.
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