Walchandnagar IndustriesBOM:507410 -4.86%51 Operating Margin % is 1.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates BOM:507410 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, Walchandnagar Industries ranks worse than 74.97% on this metric.
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.
Walchandnagar Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Walchandnagar Industries 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.
BOM:507410 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Walchandnagar 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.
Walchandnagar Industries Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Walchandnagar Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walchandnagar 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.
Walchandnagar Industries'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.
Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) has a Operating Margin % of 1.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Walchandnagar Industries and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #1321 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Walchandnagar Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Walchandnagar Industries' current Operating Margin % of 1.48% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Walchandnagar Industries' value of 1.48% is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #1321 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Walchandnagar Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walchandnagar Industries' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Walchandnagar Industries ranks #1321 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Walchandnagar Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Walchandnagar Industries' value of 1.48% is 74.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Walchandnagar 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 a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,762 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. Walchandnagar Industries's current Operating Margin % of 1.48% is 74.9% 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 Walchandnagar Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walchandnagar Industries's current Operating Margin % is 1.48%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walchandnagar Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.96, compared to a current price of ₹273.10 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.48%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 74.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. Walchandnagar Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410), the current Operating Margin % is 1.48% 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 Walchandnagar Industries (BOM:507410) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walchandnagar Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹273.10 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.96.
GuruFocus considers Walchandnagar Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507410:
Operating Margin %: 1.48% (67% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: ₹169.96 vs. price of ₹273.10 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% below the Construction median (#1321 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507410 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walchandnagar Industries Ltd is an India-based company, that engages in manufacturing engineering products. It provides its services in the fields of Nuclear Power, Aerospace, Missile, Defence, Oil and Gas, Steam generation plants, Independent power projects, Turnkey Cement plants, Mineral Processing, Bulk Material handling, and Turnkey Sugar plants. It operates through the following segments: Heavy Engineering, Foundry and Machine Shop, and Others. The firm generates maximum revenue from the Heavy Engineering segment.
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