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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.
Shivom Investmentnsultancy Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shivom Investmentnsultancy Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:539833 vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Shivom Investmentnsultancy'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.
Shivom Investmentnsultancy Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Shivom Investmentnsultancy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shivom Investmentnsultancy'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.
Shivom Investmentnsultancy'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.
Shivom Investmentnsultancy (BOM:539833) has a Operating Margin % of 96.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shivom Investmentnsultancy and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 52.88.
Is Shivom Investmentnsultancy's Operating Margin % too high?
Shivom Investmentnsultancy's current Operating Margin % of 96.78% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 52.88. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. Shivom Investmentnsultancy's value of 96.78% is 458.6% above this industry median. Overall, Shivom Investmentnsultancy has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shivom Investmentnsultancy's Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
Shivom Investmentnsultancy's Operating Margin % of 96.78% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. Shivom Investmentnsultancy's value of 96.78% is 458.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 52.88 vs. the industry median of 17.33, Shivom Investmentnsultancy 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 17.33, based on 416 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. Shivom Investmentnsultancy's current Operating Margin % of 96.78% is 458.6% 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 Shivom Investmentnsultancy and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shivom Investmentnsultancy's current Operating Margin % is 96.78%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 52.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shivom Investmentnsultancy stock overvalued right now?
Shivom Investmentnsultancy (BOM:539833) has a current Operating Margin % of 96.78%. The current Operating Margin % is 96.78%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 52.88 and 458.6% above the Credit Services industry median of 17.33. Shivom Investmentnsultancy's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Shivom Investmentnsultancy (BOM:539833), the current Operating Margin % is 96.78% 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.
Shivom Investment & Consultancy Ltd is an Indian non-banking financial company. It is engaged in the business of financing and lending. The company receives maximum revenue in the form of interest income. It operates only in India.
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