Shankara Building ProductsBOM:540425 -0.46%44 Net Margin % is 2.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates BOM:540425 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹50.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,120 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shankara Building Products ranks worse than 59.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shankara Building Products's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540425'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.06 Med: 1.47 Max: 2.92
Current: 1.33
BOM:540425's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.55% of 1120
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs BOM:540425: 1.33
Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) 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.
Shankara Building Products Net Margin % Related Terms
Shankara Building Products Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:540425 vs HD, LOW, FND: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Shankara Building Products'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.
Shankara Building Products Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shankara Building Products's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shankara Building Products'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.
Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) has a Net Margin % of 2.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shankara Building Products and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #667 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Shankara Building Products' Net Margin % too high?
Shankara Building Products' current Net Margin % of 2.16% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.32. Shankara Building Products' value of 2.16% is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #667 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shankara Building Products has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shankara Building Products' Net Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shankara Building Products ranks #667 out of 1120 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shankara Building Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.32. Shankara Building Products' value of 2.16% is 6.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Shankara Building Products has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.32, based on 1,120 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. Shankara Building Products's current Net Margin % of 2.16% is 6.9% below 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 Shankara Building Products and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shankara Building Products's current Net Margin % is 2.16%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shankara Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹50.35, compared to a current price of ₹129.00 — trading 156.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.16%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 6.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.32. Shankara Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425), the current Net Margin % is 2.16% 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 Shankara Building Products (BOM:540425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankara Building Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹129.00 is trading 156.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹50.35.
GuruFocus considers Shankara Building Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540425:
Net Margin %: 2.16% (47% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: ₹50.35 vs. price of ₹129.00 (156.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#667 of 1120)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shankara Building Products Ltd is an organised retailer of home improvement and building products in India. The company's operating segments include Retail, Channel and Enterprise. It generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. The Retail segment offers construction materials, plumbing and sanitaryware, flooring, electrical items, and interior-exterior finishing. Its In-house brands include Taurus; Loha; Prince; Century Roof; Ganga and Ganga Gold and Prince Scaffolding.
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