Hindustan Construction CoNSE:HCC -2.26%69 Net Margin % is 5.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 616% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Hindustan Construction Co ranks better than 51.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Construction Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HCC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.11 Med: 0.83 Max: 7.21
Current: 4.17
NSE:HCC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.87% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs NSE:HCC: 4.17
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) 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.
Hindustan Construction Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Construction Co 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hindustan Construction Co'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.
Hindustan Construction Co Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Construction Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Construction Co'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.
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a Net Margin % of 5.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Construction Co and its competitors. This is 616% above median its historical median of 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #850 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current Net Margin % of 5.94% is 616% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 5.94% is 51.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #850 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hindustan Construction Co ranks #850 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hindustan Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 5.94% is 51.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Hindustan Construction Co 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 1,766 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. Hindustan Construction Co's current Net Margin % of 5.94% is 51.5% 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 Hindustan Construction Co 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. Hindustan Construction Co's current Net Margin % is 5.94%, which is 616% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.31, compared to a current price of ₹26.76 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.94%, which is 616% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 51.5% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current Net Margin % is 5.94% 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.76 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.31.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:
Net Margin %: 5.94% (616% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: ₹16.31 vs. price of ₹26.76 (64.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% above the Construction median (#850 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
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