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Creative CastingsBOM:539527 -0.85%83 Operating Margin % is 11.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.12. GuruFocus rates BOM:539527 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹699.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Creative Castings ranks better than 80.88% 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.
Creative Castings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Creative Castings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Castings'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:539527 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Creative Castings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings'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.
Creative Castings (BOM:539527) has a Operating Margin % of 11.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Creative Castings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.12. Over the past decade, Creative Castings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #117 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Creative Castings' Operating Margin % too high?
Creative Castings' current Operating Margin % of 11.97% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.98 to a high of 12.13. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Creative Castings' value of 11.97% is 295.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #117 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Castings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Castings' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Creative Castings ranks #117 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Creative Castings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Creative Castings' value of 11.97% is 295.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Creative Castings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 12.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.12 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Creative Castings 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.03, based on 612 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. Creative Castings's current Operating Margin % of 11.97% is 295.7% 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 Creative Castings 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. Creative Castings's current Operating Margin % is 11.97%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Castings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings (BOM:539527) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹699.12, compared to a current price of ₹598.35 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.97%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.12 and 295.7% above the Steel industry median of 3.03. Creative Castings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527), the current Operating Margin % is 11.97% 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 Creative Castings (BOM:539527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Castings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹598.35 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹699.12.
GuruFocus considers Creative Castings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539527:
Operating Margin %: 11.97% (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.12)
GF Value™: ₹699.12 vs. price of ₹598.35 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295.7% above the Steel median (#117 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Castings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and exporting steel and alloy steel investment casting. The company manufactures both ferrous and non-ferrous castings. It is also engaged in generating power from wind energy. The company's operating segment includes Castings and Wind Turbine Power Generation. It derives maximum revenue from the Investment Castings segment. Geographically, it generates a majority of revenue from Overseas. The company serves the pump and valve industries, oil and refineries, general engineering, electrical engineering, fire control equipment, medical implants, agricultural machinery, defense industries, etc.
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