The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Hume Pipe Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:INDIANHUME'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39 Med: 4.89 Max: 37.42
Current: 10.81
NSE:INDIANHUME's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.27% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs NSE:INDIANHUME: 10.81
Indian Hume Pipe Co (NSE:INDIANHUME) 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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Indian Hume Pipe Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Hume Pipe Co'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:INDIANHUME vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Indian Hume Pipe 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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Indian Hume Pipe Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Hume Pipe 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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co (NSE:INDIANHUME) has a Net Margin % of 6.54% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Hume Pipe Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Indian Hume Pipe Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.39 to 37.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #312 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Indian Hume Pipe Co's Net Margin % too high?
Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Net Margin % of 6.54% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 37.42. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Indian Hume Pipe Co's value of 6.54% is 67.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #312 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Hume Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Hume Pipe Co's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #312 out of 1760 companies for Net Margin %. This places Indian Hume Pipe Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Indian Hume Pipe Co's value of 6.54% is 67.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Hume Pipe Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.39 to 37.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Indian Hume Pipe 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 3.91, based on 1,760 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. Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Net Margin % of 6.54% is 67.3% 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co 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. Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Net Margin % is 6.54%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Hume Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Hume Pipe Co (NSE:INDIANHUME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹328.33, compared to a current price of ₹348.25 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.54%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 67.3% above the Construction industry median of 3.91. Indian Hume Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co (NSE:INDIANHUME), the current Net Margin % is 6.54% 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co (NSE:INDIANHUME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Hume Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹348.25 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹328.33.
GuruFocus considers Indian Hume Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:INDIANHUME:
Net Margin %: 6.54% (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: ₹328.33 vs. price of ₹348.25 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% above the Construction median (#312 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:INDIANHUME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd manufactures and markets Hume Pipes and allied products. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, laying, and jointing pipelines. The company also undertakes infrastructure development programs by way of execution on a turnkey basis for the combined water supply projects. The company also manufactures and supplies Concrete Railway Sleepers to Indian Railways. The segments of the company are Construction and Land Development. The company generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment.
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