Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pilani Investment and Industries 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Operating Margin % Chart
BOM:539883 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Pilani Investment and Industries'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.
Pilani Investment and Industries Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pilani Investment and Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilani Investment and Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pilani Investment and Industries Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) has a Operating Margin % of 92.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pilani Investment and Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.04. Over the past decade, Pilani Investment and Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 85.58 to 111.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #103 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Pilani Investment and Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Pilani Investment and Industries' current Operating Margin % of 92.46% is near median its 10-year median of 96.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.58 to a high of 111.22. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Pilani Investment and Industries' value of 92.46% is 443.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #103 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilani Investment and Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilani Investment and Industries' Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pilani Investment and Industries ranks #103 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pilani Investment and Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Pilani Investment and Industries' value of 92.46% is 443.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pilani Investment and Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 85.58 to 111.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.04 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Pilani Investment and Industries 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. Pilani Investment and Industries's current Operating Margin % of 92.46% is 443.9% 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 Pilani Investment and Industries and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilani Investment and Industries's current Operating Margin % is 92.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilani Investment and Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,184.47, compared to a current price of ₹4,399.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 92.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.04 and 443.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Pilani Investment and Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883), the current Operating Margin % is 92.46% 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 Pilani Investment and Industries (BOM:539883) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilani Investment and Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,399.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,184.47.
GuruFocus considers Pilani Investment and Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539883:
Operating Margin %: 92.46% (near median its 10-year median of 96.04)
GF Value™: ₹4,184.47 vs. price of ₹4,399.00 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 443.9% above the Asset Management median (#103 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539883 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilani Investment and Industries Business Description
Pilani Investment and Industries Corp Ltd is engaged in investment and financing activities, including investments in various companies and mutual funds, and the granting of unsecured loans to various companies. The company operates only in India.
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