Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -25.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505302'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.37 Med: 20.48 Max: 34.81
Current: 16.5
BOM:505302's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.98% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs BOM:505302: 16.50
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing (BOM:505302) 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.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Operating 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.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Operating Margin % Chart
BOM:505302 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing'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.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing 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.
* 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.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing (BOM:505302) has a Operating Margin % of 20.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.48. Over the past decade, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.37 to 34.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing ranks #426 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % too high?
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's current Operating Margin % of 20.69% is near median its 10-year median of 20.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.37 to a high of 34.81. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's value of 20.69% is 216.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing ranks #426 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing ranks #426 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's value of 20.69% is 216.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.37 to 34.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.48 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing 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 Operating Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's current Operating Margin % of 20.69% is 216.8% 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 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 Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing 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. Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's current Operating Margin % is 20.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing (BOM:505302) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,236.81, compared to a current price of ₹2,400.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.48 and 216.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing (BOM:505302), the current Operating Margin % is 20.69% 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.
Is Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing (BOM:505302) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,400.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,236.81.
GuruFocus considers Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505302:
Operating Margin %: 20.69% (near median its 10-year median of 20.48)
GF Value™: ₹2,236.81 vs. price of ₹2,400.00 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.8% above the Industrial Products median (#426 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505302 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Business Description
Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Ltd manufactures textile machinery and related accessories. It is divided into two segments namely Warehousing Rental Services, and Other Engineering Services. The Warehousing Rental Services segment consists of Warehousing Rental income on the Land and Buildings at Hosur and the Engineering Services segment consists of the Manufacture and Sale of Accessories and Spares of Weaving and Knitting Machines and Parts and Accessories for Machine Tools. It gets a majority of its revenue from Warehousing Rental services.
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