The historical rank and industry rank for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MTNL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -430.41 Med: -234.54 Max: -103.23
Current: -377.31
NSE:MTNL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 98.63% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.425
vs NSE:MTNL: -377.31
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) 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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Net Margin % Related Terms
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam'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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahanagar Telephone Nigam'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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) has a Net Margin % of -82.85% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #361 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Net Margin % too high?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Net Margin % is -82.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #361 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #361 out of 366 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mahanagar Telephone Nigam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.43. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.43, based on 366 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. 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Net Margin % is -82.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.97, compared to a current price of ₹30.15 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -82.85%. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL), the current Net Margin % is -82.85% 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹30.15 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.97.
GuruFocus considers Mahanagar Telephone Nigam to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MTNL:
Net Margin %: -82.85%
GF Value™: ₹44.97 vs. price of ₹30.15 (33% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MTNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is an India-based company that provides telecommunications services. The company's operating segment includes the Basic and Cellular segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Basic segment. The company offers various telecom services, including fixed telephone service, GSM (including 3G services), Internet, Broadband, ISDN, and Leased Line services.
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