Hindustan HardyBOM:505893 -0.55%80 Operating Margin % is 7.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:505893 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,018.64 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hindustan Hardy ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.
Hindustan Hardy Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Hardy's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505893'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 8.5 Max: 11.07
Current: 9.69
BOM:505893's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 77.27% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.865
vs BOM:505893: 9.69
Hindustan Hardy's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.40% 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).
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.
Hindustan Hardy Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Hardy Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Hardy'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:505893 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hindustan Hardy'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.
Hindustan Hardy Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hindustan Hardy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Hardy'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.
Hindustan Hardy'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.
Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) has a Operating Margin % of 7.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Hardy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.50. Over the past decade, Hindustan Hardy's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.17 to 11.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #301 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Hindustan Hardy's Operating Margin % too high?
Hindustan Hardy's current Operating Margin % of 7.77% is near median its 10-year median of 8.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 11.07. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Hindustan Hardy's value of 7.77% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #301 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Hardy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Hardy's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #301 out of 1324 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hindustan Hardy in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Hindustan Hardy's value of 7.77% is 59.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Hardy's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.17 to 11.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Hindustan Hardy 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.87, based on 1,324 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. Hindustan Hardy's current Operating Margin % of 7.77% is 59.7% 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 Hindustan Hardy and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Hardy's current Operating Margin % is 7.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Hardy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,018.64, compared to a current price of ₹812.30 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 59.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.87. Hindustan Hardy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893), the current Operating Margin % is 7.77% 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 Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Hardy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹812.30 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,018.64.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Hardy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505893:
Operating Margin %: 7.77% (near median its 10-year median of 8.50)
GF Value™: ₹1,018.64 vs. price of ₹812.30 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#301 of 1324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505893 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Hardy Ltd is an auto parts manufacturer in India. The company is principally engaged in the designing and manufacturing of propeller shafts and other accessories required for automotive, industrial, and other applications. Its sales are mainly to four customers that is domestic OEMs, export customers, industrial customers, and aftermarket.
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