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Hindusthan Insulators & IndustriesBOM:539984 44 Operating Margin % is 47.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1208% above its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates BOM:539984 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹98.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries ranks better than 98.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindusthan Insulators & Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539984'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.47 Med: 3.6 Max: 43.01
Current: 32.02
BOM:539984's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.32% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.5
vs BOM:539984: 32.02
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.
Hindusthan Insulators & Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hindusthan Insulators & 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.
BOM:539984 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hindusthan Insulators & 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.
Hindusthan Insulators & Industries Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindusthan Insulators & Industries'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.
* 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.
Hindusthan Insulators & Industries (BOM:539984) has a Operating Margin % of 47.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hindusthan Insulators & Industries and its competitors. This is 1208% above median its historical median of 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries ranks #51 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' current Operating Margin % of 47.09% is 1208% above median its 10-year median of 3.60. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' value of 47.09% is 624.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries ranks #51 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries ranks #51 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hindusthan Insulators & Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' value of 47.09% is 624.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Hindusthan Insulators & 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.50, based on 3,036 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. Hindusthan Insulators & Industries's current Operating Margin % of 47.09% is 624.5% 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 Hindusthan Insulators & Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindusthan Insulators & Industries's current Operating Margin % is 47.09%, which is 1208% above median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindusthan Insulators & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries (BOM:539984) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹98.15, compared to a current price of ₹445.15 — trading 353.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 47.09%, which is 1208% above median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 624.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. Hindusthan Insulators & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Hindusthan Insulators & Industries (BOM:539984), the current Operating Margin % is 47.09% 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 Hindusthan Insulators & Industries (BOM:539984) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindusthan Insulators & Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹445.15 is trading 353.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹98.15.
GuruFocus considers Hindusthan Insulators & Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539984:
Operating Margin %: 47.09% (1208% above median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: ₹98.15 vs. price of ₹445.15 (353.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 624.5% above the Industrial Products median (#51 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539984 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindusthan Insulators & Industries Ltd, formerly known as Hindusthan Urban Infrastructure Ltd, operates in the manufacturing and infrastructure sector. The company is engaged mainly in the business of manufacturing & selling of electrical conductors, insulator products and also engaged in real-estate activity of renting out property. It also conducts real estate development, involving residential, commercial, and retail properties across India. The key segments are Electrical conductor, Insulator and Real-estate, and the majority source of revenue come from sales of conductors and insulators, followed by real estate operations, and infrastructure development services. The company has a presence across India, supporting sustainable energy and urban development through its diverse offerings.
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