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Popular FoundationsBOM:544259 -2.60%35 Net Margin % is 0.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks worse than 65.65% on this metric.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) 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.
Popular Foundations Net Margin % Related Terms
Popular Foundations Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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:544259 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations'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.
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a Net Margin % of 0.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Popular Foundations and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1162 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Popular Foundations' Net Margin % too high?
Popular Foundations' current Net Margin % of 0.31% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.20. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Popular Foundations' value of 0.31% is 92.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1162 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #1162 out of 1770 companies for Net Margin %. This places Popular Foundations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Popular Foundations' value of 0.31% is 92.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Popular Foundations 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,770 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. Popular Foundations's current Net Margin % of 0.31% is 92.1% 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current Net Margin % is 0.31%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current Net Margin % of 0.31%. The current Net Margin % is 0.31%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 92.1% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current Net Margin % is 0.31% 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.
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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