Artefact ProjectsBOM:531297 -0.06%62 Operating Margin % is 7.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 14.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:531297 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹101.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Artefact Projects ranks better than 82.51% 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.
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Artefact Projects Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artefact Projects'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:531297 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Artefact Projects'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.
Artefact Projects Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Artefact Projects's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artefact Projects'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.
Artefact Projects'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.
Artefact Projects (BOM:531297) has a Operating Margin % of 7.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Artefact Projects and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 14.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Artefact Projects ranks #308 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Artefact Projects' Operating Margin % too high?
Artefact Projects' current Operating Margin % of 7.29% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.05. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Artefact Projects' value of 7.29% is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artefact Projects ranks #308 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Artefact Projects has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artefact Projects' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Artefact Projects ranks #308 out of 1761 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Artefact Projects in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Artefact Projects' value of 7.29% is 23.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.05 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Artefact Projects has consistently been above 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 5.89, based on 1,761 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. Artefact Projects's current Operating Margin % of 7.29% is 23.8% above 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 Artefact Projects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artefact Projects's current Operating Margin % is 7.29%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 14.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artefact Projects stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artefact Projects (BOM:531297) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹101.77, compared to a current price of ₹54.40 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.29%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.05 and 23.8% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Artefact Projects' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Artefact Projects (BOM:531297), the current Operating Margin % is 7.29% 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 Artefact Projects (BOM:531297) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artefact Projects stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹54.40 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹101.77.
GuruFocus considers Artefact Projects to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531297:
Operating Margin %: 7.29% (48% below median its 10-year median of 14.05)
GF Value™: ₹101.77 vs. price of ₹54.40 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Construction median (#308 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artefact Projects Ltd is engaged in architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy. It provides project management services for Highways, Urban Infrastructure, Airports, and Social Contribution as focus areas of expertise. The company operates only in India.
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