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Rungta IrrigationBOM:530449 -0.26%75 Operating Margin % is 1.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:530449 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹60.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Rungta Irrigation ranks worse than 70.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rungta Irrigation's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:530449'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.16 Med: 3.23 Max: 5.97
Current: 3.71
BOM:530449's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.48% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.925
vs BOM:530449: 3.71
Rungta Irrigation's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% 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.
Be Aware
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.
Rungta Irrigation Operating Margin % Related Terms
Rungta Irrigation Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rungta Irrigation'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:530449 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Rungta Irrigation'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.
Rungta Irrigation Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Rungta Irrigation's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rungta Irrigation'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.
Rungta Irrigation'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.
Rungta Irrigation (BOM:530449) has a Operating Margin % of 1.67% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Rungta Irrigation and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Rungta Irrigation ranks #148 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Rungta Irrigation's Operating Margin % too high?
Rungta Irrigation's current Operating Margin % of 1.67% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 3.23. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 6.93. Rungta Irrigation's value of 1.67% is 75.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rungta Irrigation ranks #148 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rungta Irrigation has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rungta Irrigation's Operating Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Rungta Irrigation ranks #148 out of 210 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Rungta Irrigation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.93. Rungta Irrigation's value of 1.67% is 75.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 6.93, Rungta Irrigation 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.93, based on 210 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. Rungta Irrigation's current Operating Margin % of 1.67% is 75.9% 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 Rungta Irrigation and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rungta Irrigation's current Operating Margin % is 1.67%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rungta Irrigation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rungta Irrigation (BOM:530449) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹60.07, compared to a current price of ₹49.74 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.67%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 75.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.93. Rungta Irrigation's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Rungta Irrigation (BOM:530449), the current Operating Margin % is 1.67% 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 Rungta Irrigation (BOM:530449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rungta Irrigation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹49.74 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹60.07.
GuruFocus considers Rungta Irrigation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530449:
Operating Margin %: 1.67% (48% below median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: ₹60.07 vs. price of ₹49.74 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#148 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rungta Irrigation Ltd is majorly engaged in the activity of manufacturing, designing, assembling, and marketing Sprinkler Irrigation systems. The company has two production units at Ghaziabad and Yanam. Its product portfolio includes the HDPE sprinkler irrigation system, Rungta drip irrigation system, HDPE piping systems, Elastomeric u PVC pipes, Blue casing pipes for bore wells, Electrical conduits pipes, Rigid PVC pipes, and Mini sprinkler irrigation systems, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also has some exposure to markets outside India.
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