What is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Net Margin %?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge IronNSE:SHKSIL 31 Net Margin % is 5.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 11.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:SHKSIL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks better than 85.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SHKSIL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.3 Med: 11.17 Max: 12.37
Current: 9.3
NSE:SHKSIL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.43% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs NSE:SHKSIL: 9.30
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) 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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Net Margin % Related Terms
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron 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.
NSE:SHKSIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron'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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron'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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) has a Net Margin % of 5.69% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 11.17. Over the past decade, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.30 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #89 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's Net Margin % too high?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current Net Margin % of 5.69% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.30 to a high of 12.37. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's value of 5.69% is 205.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #89 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron ranks #89 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's value of 5.69% is 205.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.30 to 12.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.17 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 611 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. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current Net Margin % of 5.69% is 205.9% 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 Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's current Net Margin % is 5.69%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron stock overvalued right now?
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL) has a current Net Margin % of 5.69%. The current Net Margin % is 5.69%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.17 and 205.9% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron (NSE:SHKSIL), the current Net Margin % is 5.69% 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.
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Business Description
Shri Hare-Krishna Sponge Iron Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of Sponge Iron. Sponge iron is mainly used as a raw material for steel production in electric arc furnaces and induction furnaces. Through its sponge iron business, it caters to the metallic requirements of steel producers in selected geographies.
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