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.
Shri Bajrang Alliance Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shri Bajrang Alliance Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shri Bajrang Alliance'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:526981 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shri Bajrang Alliance'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.
Shri Bajrang Alliance Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shri Bajrang Alliance's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shri Bajrang Alliance'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.
Shri Bajrang Alliance'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.
Shri Bajrang Alliance (BOM:526981) has a Operating Margin % of -0.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shri Bajrang Alliance and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shri Bajrang Alliance's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Shri Bajrang Alliance ranks #442 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Shri Bajrang Alliance's Operating Margin % too high?
Shri Bajrang Alliance's current Operating Margin % is -0.45%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 5.48. Based on the distribution chart, Shri Bajrang Alliance ranks #442 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shri Bajrang Alliance has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shri Bajrang Alliance's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shri Bajrang Alliance ranks #442 out of 615 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shri Bajrang Alliance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Historically, Shri Bajrang Alliance's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 5.48 over the past decade. 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 2.99, based on 615 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 Shri Bajrang Alliance and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shri Bajrang Alliance's current Operating Margin % is -0.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shri Bajrang Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shri Bajrang Alliance (BOM:526981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.78, compared to a current price of ₹190.20 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.45%. Shri Bajrang Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Shri Bajrang Alliance (BOM:526981), the current Operating Margin % is -0.45% 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 Shri Bajrang Alliance (BOM:526981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shri Bajrang Alliance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹190.20 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.78.
GuruFocus considers Shri Bajrang Alliance to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526981:
Operating Margin %: -0.45%
GF Value™: ₹116.78 vs. price of ₹190.20 (62.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shri Bajrang Alliance Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing of steel and ready-to-eat frozen foods. The company's products include angle, channel, beam, steel billets, and under frozen foods involve bread, snacks, and desserts. The company has two segments are Structural Rolling Mill and ready to cook frozen food. It operates domestically and Internationally.
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