Coastal RoadwaysBOM:520131 +2.14%69 Operating Margin % is 6.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 331% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates BOM:520131 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹36.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Coastal Roadways ranks worse than 62.56% 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.
Coastal Roadways Operating Margin % Related Terms
Coastal Roadways Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coastal Roadways'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:520131 vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Coastal Roadways'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.
Coastal Roadways Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Coastal Roadways's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coastal Roadways'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.
Coastal Roadways'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.
Coastal Roadways (BOM:520131) has a Operating Margin % of 6.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Coastal Roadways and its competitors. This is 331% above median its historical median of 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Coastal Roadways ranks #625 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Coastal Roadways' Operating Margin % too high?
Coastal Roadways' current Operating Margin % of 6.86% is 331% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Coastal Roadways' value of 6.86% is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coastal Roadways ranks #625 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coastal Roadways has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coastal Roadways' Operating Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Coastal Roadways ranks #625 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Coastal Roadways in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Coastal Roadways' value of 6.86% is 5.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 7.29, Coastal Roadways 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.29, based on 999 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. Coastal Roadways's current Operating Margin % of 6.86% is 5.9% 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 Coastal Roadways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coastal Roadways's current Operating Margin % is 6.86%, which is 331% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coastal Roadways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Roadways (BOM:520131) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹36.78, compared to a current price of ₹23.90 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.86%, which is 331% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 5.9% below the Transportation industry median of 7.29. Coastal Roadways' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Coastal Roadways (BOM:520131), the current Operating Margin % is 6.86% 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 Coastal Roadways (BOM:520131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Roadways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹23.90 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹36.78.
GuruFocus considers Coastal Roadways to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:520131:
Operating Margin %: 6.86% (331% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: ₹36.78 vs. price of ₹23.90 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Transportation median (#625 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:520131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coastal Roadways Ltd is engaged in providing road transportation and logistics services. Its services include full truckloads, part loads, containerized vehicles, over-dimensional cargo, warehousing, multimodal transportation, end-to-end solutions, and carrying and forwarding services. The company's operating segment includes Freight Division and Supply Chain Solutions Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Freight Divisions segment.
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