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DRA ConsultantsBOM:540144 74 Operating Margin % is 11.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 14.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:540144 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹46.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, DRA Consultants ranks better than 78.64% 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.
DRA Consultants Operating Margin % Related Terms
DRA Consultants Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRA Consultants'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:540144 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DRA Consultants'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.
DRA Consultants Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DRA Consultants's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRA Consultants'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.
DRA Consultants'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.
DRA Consultants (BOM:540144) has a Operating Margin % of 11.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DRA Consultants and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 14.62. Over the past decade, DRA Consultants' Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, DRA Consultants ranks #377 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is DRA Consultants' Operating Margin % too high?
DRA Consultants' current Operating Margin % of 11.90% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 14.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.47 to a high of 22.32. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. DRA Consultants' value of 11.90% is 102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRA Consultants ranks #377 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DRA Consultants has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRA Consultants' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DRA Consultants ranks #377 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DRA Consultants in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. DRA Consultants' value of 11.90% is 102% above this benchmark. Historically, DRA Consultants' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 5.89, DRA Consultants 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,765 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. DRA Consultants's current Operating Margin % of 11.90% is 102% 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 DRA Consultants and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRA Consultants's current Operating Margin % is 11.90%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRA Consultants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRA Consultants (BOM:540144) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹46.10, compared to a current price of ₹18.50 — trading 59.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.90%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 102% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. DRA Consultants' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 DRA Consultants (BOM:540144), the current Operating Margin % is 11.90% 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 DRA Consultants (BOM:540144) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRA Consultants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹18.50 is trading 59.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹46.10.
GuruFocus considers DRA Consultants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540144:
Operating Margin %: 11.90% (19% below median its 10-year median of 14.62)
GF Value™: ₹46.10 vs. price of ₹18.50 (59.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102% above the Construction median (#377 of 1765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540144 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRA Consultants Ltd is an Indian based company engaged in providing consultancy services in energy saving, infrastructure development, and water supply projects to its clients, which mainly comprise cement Plants and Municipal Corporations.
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