M & B EngineeringNSE:MBEL -0.29%18 Net Margin % is 7.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 5.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:MBEL with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, M & B Engineering ranks better than 71.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M & B Engineering's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MBEL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 5.74 Max: 7.79
Current: 7.35
NSE:MBEL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.74% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs NSE:MBEL: 7.35
M & B Engineering (NSE:MBEL) 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.
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M & B Engineering Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M & B Engineering'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:MBEL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, M & B Engineering'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.
M & B Engineering Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, M & B Engineering's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M & B Engineering'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.
M & B Engineering (NSE:MBEL) has a Net Margin % of 7.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on M & B Engineering and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.74. Over the past decade, M & B Engineering's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, M & B Engineering ranks #499 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is M & B Engineering's Net Margin % too high?
M & B Engineering's current Net Margin % of 7.42% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 7.79. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. M & B Engineering's value of 7.42% is 89.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M & B Engineering ranks #499 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M & B Engineering has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M & B Engineering's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, M & B Engineering ranks #499 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This puts M & B Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. M & B Engineering's value of 7.42% is 89.3% above this benchmark. Historically, M & B Engineering's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 7.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.74 vs. the industry median of 3.92, M & B Engineering 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. M & B Engineering's current Net Margin % of 7.42% is 89.3% 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 M & B Engineering 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. M & B Engineering's current Net Margin % is 7.42%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M & B Engineering stock overvalued right now?
M & B Engineering (NSE:MBEL) has a current Net Margin % of 7.42%. The current Net Margin % is 7.42%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.74 and 89.3% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. M & B Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 M & B Engineering (NSE:MBEL), the current Net Margin % is 7.42% 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.
M & B Engineering Ltd is one of India's Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) players. Its business is structured into Phenix division which provides comprehensive solutions for PEBs and complex structural steel components; and Proflex division which provides self-supported steel roofing solutions. The Company offers its customers comprehensive turn-key solutions which includes project design, engineering, manufacturing and erection in accordance with customer requirements across industrial and infrastructure segments. It has delivered solutions for its customers engaged in diverse sectors including general engineering and manufacturing, food and beverages, warehousing and logistics, power, textiles, and railways.
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