Oriental Rail InfrastructureBOM:531859 -2.32%90 Operating Margin % is 13.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 12.68. GuruFocus rates BOM:531859 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹158.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Oriental Rail Infrastructure ranks better than 68.12% on this metric.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oriental Rail Infrastructure's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531859'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.61 Med: 12.68 Max: 14.83
Current: 13.23
BOM:531859's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.12% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.37
vs BOM:531859: 13.23
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.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Operating Margin % Related Terms
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:531859 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Oriental Rail Infrastructure'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.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Oriental Rail Infrastructure's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Rail Infrastructure'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.
* 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.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure (BOM:531859) has a Operating Margin % of 13.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Oriental Rail Infrastructure and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.68. Over the past decade, Oriental Rail Infrastructure's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 14.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Rail Infrastructure ranks #321 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Oriental Rail Infrastructure's Operating Margin % too high?
Oriental Rail Infrastructure's current Operating Margin % of 13.86% is near median its 10-year median of 12.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.61 to a high of 14.83. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Oriental Rail Infrastructure's value of 13.86% is 88.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Rail Infrastructure ranks #321 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oriental Rail Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Rail Infrastructure's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Oriental Rail Infrastructure ranks #321 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Oriental Rail Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Oriental Rail Infrastructure's value of 13.86% is 88.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Rail Infrastructure's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 14.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.68 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Oriental Rail Infrastructure 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, based on 1,007 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. Oriental Rail Infrastructure's current Operating Margin % of 13.86% is 88.1% 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 Oriental Rail Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Rail Infrastructure's current Operating Margin % is 13.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Rail Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Rail Infrastructure (BOM:531859) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹158.96, compared to a current price of ₹134.65 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.68 and 88.1% above the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Oriental Rail Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Oriental Rail Infrastructure (BOM:531859), the current Operating Margin % is 13.86% 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 Oriental Rail Infrastructure (BOM:531859) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Rail Infrastructure stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹134.65 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹158.96.
GuruFocus considers Oriental Rail Infrastructure to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531859:
Operating Margin %: 13.86% (near median its 10-year median of 12.68)
GF Value™: ₹158.96 vs. price of ₹134.65 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% above the Transportation median (#321 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oriental Rail Infrastructure Ltd is involved in the manufacturing of wood-based resin-impregnated densified laminated boards. It is engaged in the manufacturing, buying, and selling of various types of Recron, Seat and Bearth, and Coompreg Boards. It is also involved in trading timber woods, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, casting tools, slabs, rods, section flats, and other ferrous and non-ferrous products. The company caters to both Indian and international markets.
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