Sterling ToolsNSE:STERTOOLS -6.92%84 Net Margin % is 0.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates NSE:STERTOOLS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹332.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Sterling Tools ranks worse than 55.79% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sterling Tools's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16 Mil. Sterling Tools's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,220 Mil. Therefore, Sterling Tools's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Tools's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STERTOOLS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 6.52 Max: 10.97
Current: 3.54
NSE:STERTOOLS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.79% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs NSE:STERTOOLS: 3.54
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) 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.
Sterling Tools Net Margin % Related Terms
Sterling Tools Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Tools'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:STERTOOLS vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Tools's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Tools'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.
Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) has a Net Margin % of 0.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sterling Tools and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 6.52. Over the past decade, Sterling Tools' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #1692 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Sterling Tools' Net Margin % too high?
Sterling Tools' current Net Margin % of 0.72% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 6.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 10.97. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Sterling Tools' value of 0.72% is 84.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #1692 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Tools has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Tools' Net Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sterling Tools ranks #1692 out of 3033 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sterling Tools in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Sterling Tools' value of 0.72% is 84.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Tools' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 10.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Sterling Tools has consistently been below 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 4.54, based on 3,033 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. Sterling Tools's current Net Margin % of 0.72% is 84.1% below 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 Sterling Tools and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Tools's current Net Margin % is 0.72%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Tools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹332.62, compared to a current price of ₹250.94 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.72%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 84.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Sterling Tools' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS), the current Net Margin % is 0.72% 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 Sterling Tools (NSE:STERTOOLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Tools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹250.94 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹332.62.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Tools to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STERTOOLS:
Net Margin %: 0.72% (89% below median its 10-year median of 6.52)
GF Value™: ₹332.62 vs. price of ₹250.94 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1692 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STERTOOLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Tools Ltd engages in the manufacture and trade of high tensile cold forged fasteners. The firm offers its products in various categories namely Standard Fasteners, Special Fasteners, Chassis Fasteners, and Engine Fasteners. Its products include bolts, nuts, screws, washers of iron and steel, and cold-forged high-tensile fasteners for automobiles, general engineering, consumer durables, railways, and the auto replacement industry. The company has Automotive components as the only operating segment Geographically, the majority of the revenue comes from India.
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