Ruby Cables (BOM:539836) Net Margin %: -21.95% (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Ruby Cables Net Margin %?

Ruby Cables BOM:539836 Net Margin % is -21.95% as of Mar. 2017.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ruby Cables's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹-192.0 Mil. Ruby Cables's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹874.6 Mil. Therefore, Ruby Cables's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -21.95%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ruby Cables's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:539836's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 4.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Ruby Cables  (BOM:539836) 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.

Ruby Cables Net Margin % Related Terms

Ruby Cables Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ruby Cables'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.

Ruby Cables Net Margin % Chart

Ruby Cables Annual Data
Trend Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.88 3.34 0.24 -2.31 -23.68

Ruby Cables Semi-Annual Data
Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.67 -4.80 -47.92 -21.95

BOM:539836 vs TNLX, MFCO: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ruby Cables'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.

Ruby Cables Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ruby Cables's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ruby Cables's Net Margin % falls into.


Ruby Cables Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ruby Cables's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2017 )
=-222.271/938.535
=-23.68 %

Ruby Cables's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-191.973/874.607
=-21.95 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -21.95% mean?
Ruby Cables (BOM:539836) has a Net Margin % of -21.95% as of Mar. 2017. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ruby Cables and its competitors.
Is Ruby Cables' Net Margin % too high?
Ruby Cables' current Net Margin % is -21.95%.
How does Ruby Cables' Net Margin % compare to TNLX and MFCO?
Ruby Cables' Net Margin % of -21.95% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,036 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 Ruby Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ruby Cables's current Net Margin % is -21.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ruby Cables stock overvalued right now?
Ruby Cables (BOM:539836) has a current Net Margin % of -21.95%. The current Net Margin % is -21.95%. 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 Ruby Cables (BOM:539836), the current Net Margin % is -21.95% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Ruby Cables Business Description

Address 15, G.I.D.C., Manjusar, Taluk Savli, Vadodara, GJ, IND, 391775
Ruby Cables Ltd is the manufacturer of all types of polyvinyl chloride/chemically cross-linked polyethylene Foam(PVC/XLPE) insulated low tension wires and cables. The company also manufactures all aluminium conductors(AAC), all aluminium alloy conductors(AAAC), aluminium conductor steel reinforced cable(ACSR) and aerial bunch cables. The company is based in India.