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Patil AutomationNSE:PATILAUTOM -1.53%18 Net Margin % is 10.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATILAUTOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Patil Automation ranks better than 77.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patil Automation's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PATILAUTOM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4 Med: 6.8 Max: 10.68
Current: 10.68
NSE:PATILAUTOM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.7% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs NSE:PATILAUTOM: 10.68
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) 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.
Patil Automation Net Margin % Related Terms
Patil Automation Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patil Automation'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:PATILAUTOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Patil Automation's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a Net Margin % of 10.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Patil Automation and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, Patil Automation's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 10.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #676 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Patil Automation's Net Margin % too high?
Patil Automation's current Net Margin % of 10.75% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 10.68. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. Patil Automation's value of 10.75% is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #676 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Patil Automation has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patil Automation's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #676 out of 3032 companies for Net Margin %. This places Patil Automation in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. Patil Automation's value of 10.75% is 138.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Patil Automation's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 10.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Patil Automation 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 3,032 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. Patil Automation's current Net Margin % of 10.75% is 138.9% 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 Patil Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patil Automation's current Net Margin % is 10.75%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patil Automation stock overvalued right now?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a current Net Margin % of 10.75%. The current Net Margin % is 10.75%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 138.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.50. Patil Automation's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM), the current Net Margin % is 10.75% 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.
Patil Automation Ltd is an automation solutions provider serving industrial clients in the automotive sector. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying Welding fixtures, Inspection Jigs & Gauges, Conveyor, and Assembly Line. The group provides services of Line Automation, Robotic Welding & Handling, Special Purpose Machines, and Jigs & Fixtures.
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