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RailTel of IndiaBOM:543265 -3.35%90 Net Margin % is 7.36% as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates BOM:543265 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹507.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks better than 61.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RailTel of India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543265'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.83 Med: 10.95 Max: 16
Current: 7.83
BOM:543265's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.26% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.495
vs BOM:543265: 7.83
RailTel of India (BOM:543265) 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.
RailTel of India Net Margin % Related Terms
RailTel of India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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:543265 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India (BOM:543265) has a Net Margin % of 7.36% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RailTel of India and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 10.95. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.83 to 16.00. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #141 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is RailTel of India's Net Margin % too high?
RailTel of India's current Net Margin % of 7.36% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.83 to a high of 16.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. RailTel of India's value of 7.36% is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #141 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #141 out of 364 companies for Net Margin %. This puts RailTel of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. RailTel of India's value of 7.36% is 33.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.83 to 16.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 5.50, RailTel of India 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 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. RailTel of India's current Net Margin % of 7.36% is 33.9% 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 RailTel of India 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. RailTel of India's current Net Margin % is 7.36%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (BOM:543265) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹507.95, compared to a current price of ₹284.45 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.36%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 33.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.50. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 RailTel of India (BOM:543265), the current Net Margin % is 7.36% 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 RailTel of India (BOM:543265) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹284.45 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹507.95.
GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543265:
Net Margin %: 7.36% (33% below median its 10-year median of 10.95)
GF Value™: ₹507.95 vs. price of ₹284.45 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#141 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543265 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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