Stovec IndustriesBOM:504959 +0.05%70 Operating Margin % is 2.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 12.61. GuruFocus rates BOM:504959 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,225.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Stovec Industries ranks worse than 72.55% on this metric.
Stovec Industries Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -24.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stovec Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504959'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 12.61 Max: 20.03
Current: 1.62
BOM:504959's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.55% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs BOM:504959: 1.62
Stovec Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -24.20% per year.
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).
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Stovec Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Stovec Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stovec Industries'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:504959 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stovec Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) has a Operating Margin % of 2.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stovec Industries and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 12.61. Over the past decade, Stovec Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 20.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #2199 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Stovec Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Stovec Industries' current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 20.03. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Stovec Industries' value of 2.87% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #2199 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stovec Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stovec Industries' Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #2199 out of 3031 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Stovec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Stovec Industries' value of 2.87% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Stovec Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 20.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.61 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Stovec Industries 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 Operating Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,031 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. Stovec Industries's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 56% 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 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 Stovec Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stovec Industries's current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 12.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stovec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,225.64, compared to a current price of ₹1,700.25 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 12.61 and 56% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Stovec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959), the current Operating Margin % is 2.87% 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,700.25 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,225.64.
GuruFocus considers Stovec Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504959:
Operating Margin %: 2.87% (77% below median its 10-year median of 12.61)
GF Value™: ₹2,225.64 vs. price of ₹1,700.25 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Industrial Products median (#2199 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504959 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stovec Industries Ltd is engaged in the production of Rotary Screens and Printing Machines and manufacturer of precision metal components. The firm operates in two segments namely Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment and Graphics Product segment. The Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment generates the majority of revenue. It comprises Perforated Rotary Screens, Lacquer & Auxiliary Chemicals, Rotary Screen Printing Machine, Engraving Equipment, Components and Spares, and Digital Ink. The Graphics Product segment comprises Anilox Rollers, Rotamesh screens, and RotaPlate. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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