International SteelsKAR:ISL 68 Net Margin % is 3.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨90.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, International Steels ranks better than 63.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Steels's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 5.51 Max: 10.7
Current: 3.59
KAR:ISL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.41% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs KAR:ISL: 3.59
International Steels (KAR:ISL) 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.
International Steels Net Margin % Related Terms
International Steels Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Steels'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.
For the Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.
International Steels Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Steels'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.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Net Margin % of 3.40% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, International Steels' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 10.70. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #225 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is International Steels' Net Margin % too high?
International Steels' current Net Margin % of 3.40% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 10.70. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. International Steels' value of 3.40% is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #225 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #225 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This puts International Steels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. International Steels' value of 3.40% is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 10.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 1.86, International Steels 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 1.86, based on 615 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. International Steels's current Net Margin % of 3.40% is 82.8% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current Net Margin % is 3.40%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨90.66, compared to a current price of ₨88.43 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.40%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 82.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Net Margin % is 3.40% 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨88.43 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨90.66.
GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:
Net Margin %: 3.40% (38% below median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: ₨90.66 vs. price of ₨88.43 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% above the Steel median (#225 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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