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Nova Iron & Steel (BOM:513566) 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.
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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.
Nova Iron & Steel Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nova Iron & Steel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova Iron & Steel'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:513566 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nova Iron & Steel'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.
Nova Iron & Steel Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nova Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova Iron & Steel'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.
Nova Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Nova Iron & Steel (BOM:513566) has a Operating Margin % of -6.82% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nova Iron & Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova Iron & Steel ranks #533 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Nova Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % too high?
Nova Iron & Steel's current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Nova Iron & Steel ranks #533 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nova Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nova Iron & Steel ranks #533 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nova Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.03, based on 612 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. 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 Nova Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Iron & Steel's current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Iron & Steel (BOM:513566) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹13.11, compared to a current price of ₹12.07 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -6.82%. Nova Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Nova Iron & Steel (BOM:513566), the current Operating Margin % is -6.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nova Iron & Steel (BOM:513566) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Iron & Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹12.07 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹13.11.
GuruFocus considers Nova Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513566:
Operating Margin %: -6.82%
GF Value™: ₹13.11 vs. price of ₹12.07 (7.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nova Iron & Steel Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading iron, steel, metals, securities, and natural resources.
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