Elpro International (BOM:504000) 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.
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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.
Elpro International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Elpro International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elpro International'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:504000 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Elpro International'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.
Elpro International Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Elpro International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elpro International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Elpro International Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Elpro International'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.
Elpro International (BOM:504000) has a Operating Margin % of -40.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Elpro International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Elpro International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.43 to 58.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Elpro International ranks #535 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Elpro International's Operating Margin % too high?
Elpro International's current Operating Margin % is -40.19%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.43 to a high of 58.26. Based on the distribution chart, Elpro International ranks #535 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elpro International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elpro International's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Elpro International ranks #535 out of 1748 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Elpro International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. Historically, Elpro International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.43 to 58.26 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.22, based on 1,748 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 Elpro International and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elpro International's current Operating Margin % is -40.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elpro International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elpro International (BOM:504000) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹211.15, compared to a current price of ₹172.00 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -40.19%. Elpro International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Elpro International (BOM:504000), the current Operating Margin % is -40.19% 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 Elpro International (BOM:504000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elpro International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹172.00 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹211.15.
GuruFocus considers Elpro International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504000:
Operating Margin %: -40.19%
GF Value™: ₹211.15 vs. price of ₹172.00 (18.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elpro International Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing other electrical equipment like lighting arresters, varistors, and surge arrestors, and is also engaged in Real estate development services. The company's segments include Electrical Equipment, Real Estate, Investment Activity, Trading Activity, and Others. The Real Estate segment includes development and sale of property and lease of land & premises. The electrical equipment segment includes the manufacturing and sales of the lightning arrester, varistor, secondary surge arresters, and discharge counter. The investment segment comprises long-term investments, and the Other segment represents activities related to a windmill. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Real Estate segment.
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