Captain PipesBOM:538817 -0.90%69 Operating Margin % is 9.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:538817 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Captain Pipes ranks better than 70.17% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Captain Pipes's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹18.4 Mil. Captain Pipes's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹193.9 Mil. Therefore, Captain Pipes's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.48%.
Good Sign:
Captain Pipes Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Captain Pipes's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:538817'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.66 Med: 3.8 Max: 9.27
Current: 8.08
BOM:538817's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 70.17% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.865
vs BOM:538817: 8.08
Captain Pipes's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 28.80% 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.
Captain Pipes Operating Margin % Related Terms
Captain Pipes Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Captain Pipes'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:538817 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Captain Pipes'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.
Captain Pipes Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Captain Pipes's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Captain Pipes'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.
Captain Pipes'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.
Captain Pipes (BOM:538817) has a Operating Margin % of 9.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Captain Pipes and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Captain Pipes ranks #395 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Captain Pipes' Operating Margin % too high?
Captain Pipes' current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is 149% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Captain Pipes' value of 9.48% is 94.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Captain Pipes ranks #395 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Captain Pipes has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Captain Pipes' Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Captain Pipes ranks #395 out of 1324 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Captain Pipes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Captain Pipes' value of 9.48% is 94.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Captain Pipes 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.87, based on 1,324 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. Captain Pipes's current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is 94.9% 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 Captain Pipes and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Captain Pipes's current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Captain Pipes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Captain Pipes (BOM:538817) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.33, compared to a current price of ₹9.96 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 94.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.87. Captain Pipes' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Captain Pipes (BOM:538817), the current Operating Margin % is 9.48% 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 Captain Pipes (BOM:538817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Captain Pipes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹9.96 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.33.
GuruFocus considers Captain Pipes to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538817:
Operating Margin %: 9.48% (149% above median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: ₹15.33 vs. price of ₹9.96 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#395 of 1324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Captain Pipes Ltd manufactures and sells UPVC pipes and fittings in India and internationally. The company offers Plumbing pipes, Plumbing fittings, Casing pipes, Pressure pipes, UPVC column plumbing pipe accessories, and other related products. The company offers its products under the CAPTAIN brand name. It operates in India.
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