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Kasturi Metal CompositeBOM:544688 -4.85%17 Net Margin % is 4.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates BOM:544688 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks better than 75.82% on this metric.
Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688) 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.
Kasturi Metal Composite Net Margin % Related Terms
Kasturi Metal Composite 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.
Kasturi Metal Composite Net Margin % Chart
Kasturi Metal Composite Annual Data
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Net Margin %
4.02
4.69
2.91
6.07
Kasturi Metal Composite Semi-Annual Data
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Net Margin %
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-0.68
7.58
4.56
BOM:544688 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kasturi Metal Composite'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.
Kasturi Metal Composite Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kasturi Metal Composite's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kasturi Metal Composite'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.
Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688) has a Net Margin % of 4.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kasturi Metal Composite and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, Kasturi Metal Composite's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 6.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #148 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Kasturi Metal Composite's Net Margin % too high?
Kasturi Metal Composite's current Net Margin % of 4.56% is near median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 6.07. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.95. Kasturi Metal Composite's value of 4.56% is 134.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #148 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kasturi Metal Composite has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kasturi Metal Composite's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kasturi Metal Composite ranks #148 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kasturi Metal Composite in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.95. Kasturi Metal Composite's value of 4.56% is 134.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kasturi Metal Composite's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 6.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Kasturi Metal Composite 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.95, based on 612 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. Kasturi Metal Composite's current Net Margin % of 4.56% is 134.4% 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 Kasturi Metal Composite and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kasturi Metal Composite's current Net Margin % is 4.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kasturi Metal Composite stock overvalued right now?
Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688) has a current Net Margin % of 4.56%. The current Net Margin % is 4.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 134.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.95. Kasturi Metal Composite's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Kasturi Metal Composite (BOM:544688), the current Net Margin % is 4.56% 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.
Kasturi Metal Composite Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing supply and export of steel fiber products for industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes Loose Hook-End Steel Fiber, Glued Hook-End Steel Fiber and Flat Crimped Steel Fiber, available in various sizes and configurations for fiber-reinforced concrete applications.
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