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Max Earth Resources (BOM:534563) 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.
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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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Max Earth Resources Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Max Earth Resources'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:534563 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Max Earth Resources'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.
Max Earth Resources Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Max Earth Resources's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Max Earth Resources's Operating Margin % falls into.
Max Earth Resources 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.
Max Earth Resources'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.
Max Earth Resources (BOM:534563) has a Operating Margin % of 10.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Max Earth Resources and its competitors. This is 1387% above median its historical median of 0.69.
Is Max Earth Resources' Operating Margin % too high?
Max Earth Resources' current Operating Margin % of 10.26% is 1387% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. Max Earth Resources' value of 10.26% is 34.5% above this industry median. Overall, Max Earth Resources has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max Earth Resources' Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
Max Earth Resources' Operating Margin % of 10.26% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. Max Earth Resources' value of 10.26% is 34.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Max Earth Resources 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.63, based on 404 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. Max Earth Resources's current Operating Margin % of 10.26% is 34.5% 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 Max Earth Resources and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max Earth Resources's current Operating Margin % is 10.26%, which is 1387% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max Earth Resources stock overvalued right now?
Max Earth Resources (BOM:534563) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.95, compared to a current price of ₹44.50 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.26%, which is 1387% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 34.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.63. Max Earth Resources' overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 4 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 Max Earth Resources (BOM:534563), the current Operating Margin % is 10.26% 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 Max Earth Resources (BOM:534563) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Earth Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹44.50 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.95.
Key valuation signals for BOM:534563:
Operating Margin %: 10.26% (1387% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: ₹26.95 vs. price of ₹44.50 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% above the Building Materials median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:534563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Max Earth Resources Ltd is a dynamic company specializing in stone crushing, mining, and turnkey solutions for the telecommunications sector. It has operations across Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Kerala.
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