Jaiprakash Power VenturesBOM:532627 -0.39%76 Operating Margin % is 0.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 18.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:532627 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks better than 55.26% on this metric.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jaiprakash Power Ventures's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532627'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.52 Med: 18.19 Max: 26.23
Current: 16.07
BOM:532627's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 55.26% of 418
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.505
vs BOM:532627: 16.07
Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) 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.
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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jaiprakash Power Ventures 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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Operating Margin % Chart
BOM:532627 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Jaiprakash Power Ventures'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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Jaiprakash Power Ventures's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jaiprakash Power Ventures's Operating Margin % falls into.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures'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.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) has a Operating Margin % of 0.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jaiprakash Power Ventures and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 18.19. Over the past decade, Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 26.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #187 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Operating Margin % too high?
Jaiprakash Power Ventures' current Operating Margin % of 0.32% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 18.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 26.23. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.51. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' value of 0.32% is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #187 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jaiprakash Power Ventures has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jaiprakash Power Ventures' Operating Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Jaiprakash Power Ventures ranks #187 out of 418 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Jaiprakash Power Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.51. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' value of 0.32% is 97.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Jaiprakash Power Ventures' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 26.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.19 vs. the industry median of 13.51, Jaiprakash Power Ventures 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.51, based on 418 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. Jaiprakash Power Ventures's current Operating Margin % of 0.32% is 97.6% 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jaiprakash Power Ventures's current Operating Margin % is 0.32%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 18.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaiprakash Power Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.45, compared to a current price of ₹17.88 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.32%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 18.19 and 97.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.51. Jaiprakash Power Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627), the current Operating Margin % is 0.32% 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 Jaiprakash Power Ventures (BOM:532627) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaiprakash Power Ventures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹17.88 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.45.
GuruFocus considers Jaiprakash Power Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532627:
Operating Margin %: 0.32% (98% below median its 10-year median of 18.19)
GF Value™: ₹16.45 vs. price of ₹17.88 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#187 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532627 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd is an Indian power company. The firm plans, develops, implements, and operates power projects in India. In addition, it operates the hydroelectric power plant in the private sector in India. The company is also engaged in the business of cement grinding and captive coal mining operations. Its segments include Power, Sand Mining, Coal, and Others. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Power segment. Geographically the company generates its revenue from India.
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