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Dredging of IndiaBOM:523618 -2.06%59 Operating Margin % is 5.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates BOM:523618 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,105.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,773 Construction companies, Dredging of India ranks better than 60.69% on this metric.
Dredging of India (BOM:523618) 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.
Dredging of India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dredging of India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dredging of India'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:523618 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dredging of India'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.
Dredging of India Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dredging of India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dredging of India'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.
Dredging of India'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.
Dredging of India (BOM:523618) has a Operating Margin % of 5.72% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dredging of India and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #697 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Dredging of India's Operating Margin % too high?
Dredging of India's current Operating Margin % of 5.72% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.65. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Dredging of India's value of 5.72% is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #697 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dredging of India has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dredging of India's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dredging of India ranks #697 out of 1773 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dredging of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Dredging of India's value of 5.72% is 3.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Dredging of India 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 1,773 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. Dredging of India's current Operating Margin % of 5.72% is 3.1% 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 Dredging of India 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. Dredging of India's current Operating Margin % is 5.72%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dredging of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India (BOM:523618) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,105.76, compared to a current price of ₹1,034.10 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.72%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 3.1% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. Dredging of India's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Dredging of India (BOM:523618), the current Operating Margin % is 5.72% as of Jun. 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 Dredging of India (BOM:523618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dredging of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,034.10 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,105.76.
GuruFocus considers Dredging of India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:523618:
Operating Margin %: 5.72% (57% above median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: ₹1,105.76 vs. price of ₹1,034.10 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Construction median (#697 of 1773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dredging Corp of India Ltd provides integrated dredging and related marine services for ports, maritime trade, beach nourishment, reclamation, and inland dredging majorly across India. The company operates a fleet of dredgers to deepen and maintain sea coasts, river sides, canals, and ports, supporting expanding port operations driven by government initiatives such as the Sagarmala Programme. It also pursues business opportunities in overseas markets including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Revenue is generated through contracts with majority ports and maritime organizations, as well as emerging industrial and infrastructure projects requiring dredging services.
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