Dredging of IndiaNSE:DREDGECORP -0.03%61 Net Margin % is 18.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2928% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:DREDGECORP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹868.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Dredging of India ranks worse than 72.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dredging of India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DREDGECORP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.87 Med: 0.6 Max: 5.75
Current: 0.4
NSE:DREDGECORP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.86% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs NSE:DREDGECORP: 0.40
Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) 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.
Dredging of India Net Margin % Related Terms
Dredging of India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dredging 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.
NSE:DREDGECORP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dredging 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.
Dredging of India Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dredging of India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dredging 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.
Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) has a Net Margin % of 18.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dredging of India and its competitors. This is 2928% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1283 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Dredging of India's Net Margin % too high?
Dredging of India's current Net Margin % of 18.17% is 2928% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Dredging of India's value of 18.17% is 364.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1283 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dredging of India has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dredging of India's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #1283 out of 1761 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dredging of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Dredging of India's value of 18.17% is 364.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Dredging 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.91, based on 1,761 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. Dredging of India's current Net Margin % of 18.17% is 364.7% 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 Dredging of India and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dredging of India's current Net Margin % is 18.17%, which is 2928% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dredging of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹868.71, compared to a current price of ₹1,067.10 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.17%, which is 2928% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 364.7% above the Construction industry median of 3.91. Dredging of India's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP), the current Net Margin % is 18.17% 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 Dredging of India (NSE:DREDGECORP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,067.10 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹868.71.
GuruFocus considers Dredging of India to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DREDGECORP:
Net Margin %: 18.17% (2928% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: ₹868.71 vs. price of ₹1,067.10 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 364.7% above the Construction median (#1283 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DREDGECORP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dredging Corp of India Ltd provides integrated dredging and related marine services for ports, maritime trade, beach nourishment, reclamation, and inland dredging majorly across India. The company operates a fleet of dredgers to deepen and maintain sea coasts, river sides, canals, and ports, supporting expanding port operations driven by government initiatives such as the Sagarmala Programme. It also pursues business opportunities in overseas markets including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Revenue is generated through contracts with majority ports and maritime organizations, as well as emerging industrial and infrastructure projects requiring dredging services.
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