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Desco InfratechBOM:544387 -0.56%18 Net Margin % is 13.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 11.76. GuruFocus rates BOM:544387 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Desco Infratech ranks better than 88.15% on this metric.
Desco Infratech (BOM:544387) 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.
Desco Infratech Net Margin % Related Terms
Desco Infratech Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desco Infratech'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:544387 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Desco Infratech'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.
Desco Infratech Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Desco Infratech's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desco Infratech'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.
Desco Infratech (BOM:544387) has a Net Margin % of 13.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Desco Infratech and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 11.76. Over the past decade, Desco Infratech's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.16 to 15.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #210 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Desco Infratech's Net Margin % too high?
Desco Infratech's current Net Margin % of 13.30% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 15.24. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Desco Infratech's value of 13.30% is 239.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #210 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desco Infratech has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desco Infratech's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Desco Infratech ranks #210 out of 1772 companies for Net Margin %. This places Desco Infratech in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Desco Infratech's value of 13.30% is 239.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Desco Infratech's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.16 to 15.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.76 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Desco Infratech 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,772 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. Desco Infratech's current Net Margin % of 13.30% is 239.7% 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 Desco Infratech 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. Desco Infratech's current Net Margin % is 13.30%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 11.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desco Infratech stock overvalued right now?
Desco Infratech (BOM:544387) has a current Net Margin % of 13.30%. The current Net Margin % is 13.30%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.76 and 239.7% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Desco Infratech's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Desco Infratech (BOM:544387), the current Net Margin % is 13.30% 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.
Desco Infratech Ltd is engaged in providing infrastructure and maintenance services to city gas distribution divisions in India. The company engages in activities such as pipeline laying, installation, testing, erection and commissioning for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) utilized by both domestic and commercial users. Its Operation and Maintenance services (O&M Services) encompass both underground and above-ground gas pipeline work for carbon steel and MDPE pipelines. As part of its O&M Services, the company conducts lock pressure and leak detection tests on MDPE pipelines to identify leaks and prevent natural gas losses and potential accidents resulting from these leaks.
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