Simplex CastingsBOM:513472 -0.40%64 Operating Margin % is 18.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:513472 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹351.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Simplex Castings ranks better than 86.05% on this metric.
Simplex Castings Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simplex Castings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513472'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.66 Med: 9.8 Max: 16.59
Current: 16.59
BOM:513472's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.05% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs BOM:513472: 16.59
Simplex Castings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 9.40% 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.
Simplex Castings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Simplex Castings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simplex Castings'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:513472 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Simplex Castings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings'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.
Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) has a Operating Margin % of 18.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Simplex Castings and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #423 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Simplex Castings' Operating Margin % too high?
Simplex Castings' current Operating Margin % of 18.16% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 9.80. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Simplex Castings' value of 18.16% is 177.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #423 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simplex Castings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simplex Castings' Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Simplex Castings ranks #423 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Simplex Castings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Simplex Castings' value of 18.16% is 177.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Simplex Castings 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 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Simplex Castings's current Operating Margin % of 18.16% is 177.9% 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 Simplex Castings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simplex Castings's current Operating Margin % is 18.16%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simplex Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹351.43, compared to a current price of ₹541.70 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.16%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 177.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Simplex Castings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472), the current Operating Margin % is 18.16% 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 Simplex Castings (BOM:513472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simplex Castings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹541.70 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹351.43.
GuruFocus considers Simplex Castings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513472:
Operating Margin %: 18.16% (85% above median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: ₹351.43 vs. price of ₹541.70 (54.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 177.9% above the Industrial Products median (#423 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simplex Castings Ltd is an India-based company operating in the steel castings industry. It manufactures and sells iron cast equipment, fabricated equipment, steel, SG iron, special alloy cast equipment, forging quality ingots, and other related products. It has only one reportable segment which is Manufacturing of SG lron, Steel, Special Alloy Castings, C.l. Castings and Equipments. The company serves various industrial sectors like steel, railways, power, mining, cement, sugar, chemicals, earthmovers, machine tools, shipbuilding, oil and gas, and defense. Also, the firm offers work contract services. Some of its products include Coke Oven Doors & Assemblies, Sinter & Pallet Cars, Railway bogies, and Mould. The group sells its products in India and also exports internationally.
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