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The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Autofoundry's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539314'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.24 Med: 3.82 Max: 9.35
Current: -2.24
BOM:539314's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 85.77% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.92
vs BOM:539314: -2.24
Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry Operating Margin % Related Terms
Universal Autofoundry Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Autofoundry'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:539314 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Autofoundry's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry'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.
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a Operating Margin % of -1.29% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1133 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's Operating Margin % too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current Operating Margin % is -1.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1133 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Autofoundry has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Autofoundry's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #1133 out of 1321 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Universal Autofoundry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.92. 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 4.92, based on 1,321 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. 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 Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Autofoundry's current Operating Margin % is -1.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.05, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.29%. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current Operating Margin % is -1.29% as of Jun. 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.05.
GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:
Operating Margin %: -1.29%
GF Value™: ₹92.05 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539314 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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