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Unison MetalsBOM:538610 +2.99%65 Operating Margin % is 1.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:538610 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Steel companies, Unison Metals ranks worse than 50.41% 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.
Unison Metals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Unison Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unison Metals'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:538610 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Unison Metals'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.
Unison Metals Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Unison Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unison Metals'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.
Unison Metals'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.
Unison Metals (BOM:538610) has a Operating Margin % of 1.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Unison Metals and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, Unison Metals' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #309 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Unison Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Unison Metals' current Operating Margin % of 1.21% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 5.48. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Unison Metals' value of 1.21% is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #309 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unison Metals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unison Metals' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Unison Metals ranks #309 out of 613 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Unison Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Unison Metals' value of 1.21% is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Unison Metals' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Unison Metals 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 a Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.03, based on 613 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. Unison Metals's current Operating Margin % of 1.21% is 60.1% 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 Unison Metals and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unison Metals's current Operating Margin % is 1.21%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unison Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unison Metals (BOM:538610) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.62, compared to a current price of ₹0.69 — trading 73.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.21%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 60.1% below the Steel industry median of 3.03. Unison Metals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Unison Metals (BOM:538610), the current Operating Margin % is 1.21% 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 Unison Metals (BOM:538610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unison Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.69 is trading 73.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.62.
GuruFocus considers Unison Metals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538610:
Operating Margin %: 1.21% (70% below median its 10-year median of 3.97)
GF Value™: ₹2.62 vs. price of ₹0.69 (73.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Steel median (#309 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unison Metals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of all kinds and forms of steel and Ceramic glaze mixture. The company manufactures hot and cold-rolled stainless steel sheets and stainless steel patta for a range of industrial applications. Its products include Serveware; Storage ware; S.S. Cookware, Ingots, Dinner Sets, Ceramic Glaze, Unilock Airlight, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of C.R.Patta. The Company's main business activity is trading and Manufacturing Steel Patta and Ceramics Products.
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