Dalmia BharatBOM:542216 -1.70%79 Operating Margin % is 12.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 8.86. GuruFocus rates BOM:542216 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,149.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Dalmia Bharat ranks better than 67.65% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Dalmia Bharat's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,370 Mil. Dalmia Bharat's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹42,450 Mil. Therefore, Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.65%.
Warning Sign:
Dalmia Bharat Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542216'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.31 Med: 8.86 Max: 15.22
Current: 11.71
BOM:542216's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.65% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs BOM:542216: 11.71
Dalmia Bharat's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.60% per year.
Dalmia Bharat's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,370 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,340 Mil.
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.
Dalmia Bharat Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dalmia Bharat Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dalmia Bharat'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:542216 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Dalmia Bharat'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.
Dalmia Bharat Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalmia Bharat'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.
Dalmia Bharat'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.
Dalmia Bharat (BOM:542216) has a Operating Margin % of 12.65% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dalmia Bharat and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 8.86. Over the past decade, Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.31 to 15.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat ranks #131 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % too high?
Dalmia Bharat's current Operating Margin % of 12.65% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.31 to a high of 15.22. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Dalmia Bharat's value of 12.65% is 65.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat ranks #131 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalmia Bharat has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalmia Bharat's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dalmia Bharat ranks #131 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dalmia Bharat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Dalmia Bharat's value of 12.65% is 65.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalmia Bharat's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.31 to 15.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.86 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Dalmia Bharat 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.64, based on 405 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. Dalmia Bharat's current Operating Margin % of 12.65% is 65.6% 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 Dalmia Bharat and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalmia Bharat's current Operating Margin % is 12.65%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 8.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalmia Bharat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat (BOM:542216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,149.21, compared to a current price of ₹1,682.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.65%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.86 and 65.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. Dalmia Bharat's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Dalmia Bharat (BOM:542216), the current Operating Margin % is 12.65% 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 Dalmia Bharat (BOM:542216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalmia Bharat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,682.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,149.21.
GuruFocus considers Dalmia Bharat to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542216:
Operating Margin %: 12.65% (43% above median its 10-year median of 8.86)
GF Value™: ₹2,149.21 vs. price of ₹1,682.00 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% above the Building Materials median (#131 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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