NSE:IRCTC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.06 Med: 25.08 Max: 35.12
Current: 26.72
NSE:IRCTC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.33% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.78
vs NSE:IRCTC: 26.72
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) 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 Railway Catering And Tourism Net Margin % Related Terms
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Net Margin % Chart
NSE:IRCTC vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 Railway Catering And Tourism Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Railway Catering And Tourism'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 Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) has a Net Margin % of 22.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 25.08. Over the past decade, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.06 to 35.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #65 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Net Margin % too high?
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Net Margin % of 22.36% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.06 to a high of 35.12. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 22.36% is 367.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #65 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's Net Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism ranks #65 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's value of 22.36% is 367.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.06 to 35.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.08 vs. the industry median of 4.78, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.78, based on 847 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 Railway Catering And Tourism's current Net Margin % of 22.36% is 367.8% 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 Indian Railway Catering And Tourism and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's current Net Margin % is 22.36%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 25.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹947.15, compared to a current price of ₹514.10 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.36%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.08 and 367.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.78. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC), the current Net Margin % is 22.36% 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 Railway Catering And Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Railway Catering And Tourism stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹514.10 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹947.15.
GuruFocus considers Indian Railway Catering And Tourism to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IRCTC:
Net Margin %: 22.36% (11% below median its 10-year median of 25.08)
GF Value™: ₹947.15 vs. price of ₹514.10 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 367.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#65 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IRCTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Business Description
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp Ltd is engaged in catering and hospitality services at stations, on trains, and other locations, and to promote domestic and international tourism through the development of budget hotels, special tour packages, information, and commercial publicity and world-wide reservation systems. The company's segments are Catering, Rail Neer, Internet Ticketing, and Tourism & Train Operation. A vast majority of its revenues are derived from the Catering business.
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