Continental SecuritiesBOM:538868 +0.52%84 Operating Margin % is 71.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 62.09. GuruFocus rates BOM:538868 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹18.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Credit Services companies, Continental Securities ranks better than 94.4% on this metric.
Continental Securities Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Continental Securities's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:538868'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.65 Med: 62.09 Max: 73.71
Current: 73.34
BOM:538868's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.4% of 411
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 17.29
vs BOM:538868: 73.34
Continental Securities's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.20% 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.
Continental Securities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Continental Securities Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Continental Securities'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:538868 vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Continental Securities'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.
Continental Securities Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Continental Securities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Continental Securities'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.
Continental Securities'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.
Continental Securities (BOM:538868) has a Operating Margin % of 71.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Continental Securities and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 62.09. Over the past decade, Continental Securities' Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.65 to 73.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental Securities ranks #23 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Continental Securities' Operating Margin % too high?
Continental Securities' current Operating Margin % of 71.97% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 62.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.65 to a high of 73.71. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 17.29. Continental Securities' value of 71.97% is 316.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental Securities ranks #23 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Continental Securities has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental Securities' Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Continental Securities ranks #23 out of 411 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Continental Securities in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.29. Continental Securities' value of 71.97% is 316.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Continental Securities' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.65 to 73.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.09 vs. the industry median of 17.29, Continental Securities 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 17.29, 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. Continental Securities's current Operating Margin % of 71.97% is 316.3% 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 Continental Securities and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental Securities's current Operating Margin % is 71.97%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 62.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Securities (BOM:538868) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹18.21, compared to a current price of ₹13.55 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 71.97%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 62.09 and 316.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 17.29. Continental Securities' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Continental Securities (BOM:538868), the current Operating Margin % is 71.97% 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 Continental Securities (BOM:538868) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹13.55 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹18.21.
GuruFocus considers Continental Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538868:
Operating Margin %: 71.97% (16% above median its 10-year median of 62.09)
GF Value™: ₹18.21 vs. price of ₹13.55 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 316.3% above the Credit Services median (#23 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538868 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Continental Securities Ltd is a non-banking financial company. The company is engaged in the business of Gold loans, Personal loans, inter-corporate loans, Loans against property Loans to SMEs, and such fund-based activities. The company is operating in one segment which is lending to borrowers within India.
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