Prime Securities Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prime Securities's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500337'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.23 Med: 36.56 Max: 78.75
Current: 21.87
BOM:500337's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 61.9% of 664
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.955
vs BOM:500337: 21.87
Prime Securities's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
Prime Securities (BOM:500337) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Prime Securities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Prime Securities Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prime Securities's Operating 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.
BOM:500337 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Prime Securities's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Prime Securities Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Prime Securities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prime Securities's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Prime Securities's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Prime Securities (BOM:500337) has a Operating Margin % of -2.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Prime Securities and its competitors. Over the past decade, Prime Securities' Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.23 to 78.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime Securities ranks #253 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Prime Securities' Operating Margin % too high?
Prime Securities' current Operating Margin % is -2.04%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.23 to a high of 78.75. Based on the distribution chart, Prime Securities ranks #253 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prime Securities has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime Securities' Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Prime Securities ranks #253 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Prime Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Historically, Prime Securities' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.23 to 78.75 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Prime Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime Securities's current Operating Margin % is -2.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Securities (BOM:500337) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹397.99, compared to a current price of ₹297.40 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.04%. Prime Securities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Prime Securities (BOM:500337), the current Operating Margin % is -2.04% 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 Prime Securities (BOM:500337) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹297.40 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹397.99.
GuruFocus considers Prime Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500337:
Operating Margin %: -2.04%
GF Value™: ₹397.99 vs. price of ₹297.40 (25.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prime Securities Ltd is engaged in the provision of investment banking and corporate advisory services. Along with its subsidiaries, it provides value-added advice and services to clients on complex strategic and financial decisions and transactions focused on fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt private placements, initial public offerings, corporate advisory, and capital restructuring. The group operates in a single business segment, which is providing merchant banking and advisory services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from India.
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