Sharp InvestmentsBOM:538212 28 Operating Margin % is 96.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11174% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:538212 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Credit Services companies, Sharp Investments ranks better than 62.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharp Investments's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:538212'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -929.49 Med: 0.86 Max: 79.32
Current: 27.38
BOM:538212's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.53% of 411
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 17.36
vs BOM:538212: 27.38
Sharp Investments'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.
Sharp Investments Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sharp Investments Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sharp Investments'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:538212 vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Sharp Investments'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.
Sharp Investments Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Sharp Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharp Investments'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.
Sharp Investments'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.
Sharp Investments (BOM:538212) has a Operating Margin % of 96.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sharp Investments and its competitors. This is 11174% above median its historical median of 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharp Investments ranks #154 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Sharp Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
Sharp Investments' current Operating Margin % of 96.96% is 11174% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 17.36. Sharp Investments' value of 96.96% is 458.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharp Investments ranks #154 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharp Investments has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharp Investments' Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Sharp Investments ranks #154 out of 411 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Sharp Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.36. Sharp Investments' value of 96.96% is 458.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 17.36, Sharp Investments 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 Credit Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Credit Services companies is 17.36, based on 411 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. Sharp Investments's current Operating Margin % of 96.96% is 458.5% 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 Sharp Investments and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharp Investments's current Operating Margin % is 96.96%, which is 11174% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharp Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp Investments (BOM:538212) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.96, compared to a current price of ₹0.35 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 96.96%, which is 11174% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 458.5% above the Credit Services industry median of 17.36. Sharp Investments' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Sharp Investments (BOM:538212), the current Operating Margin % is 96.96% 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 Sharp Investments (BOM:538212) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharp Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.35 is trading 63.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.96.
GuruFocus considers Sharp Investments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538212:
Operating Margin %: 96.96% (11174% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: ₹0.96 vs. price of ₹0.35 (63.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 458.5% above the Credit Services median (#154 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharp Investments Ltd operates as a non-banking financial services company. The company is focused on providing corporate loans, personal loans, loans against shares and securities, and loans against properties. In addition, it is also engaged in the trading of shares and securities and the arbitrage business in the stock and commodity markets. The company serves financial services such as working capital loans and loans to commercial, industrial, and financial clients. Being an NBFC, the Company has positioned itself between the organized banking sector and local money lenders, offering the customers competitive, flexible, and timely lending services.
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