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.
Markolines Pavement Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
Markolines Pavement Technologies 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.
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Markolines Pavement Technologies'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.
Markolines Pavement Technologies Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Markolines Pavement Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Markolines Pavement Technologies'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.
Markolines Pavement Technologies (BOM:543364) has a Operating Margin % of 13.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Markolines Pavement Technologies and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 9.56. Over the past decade, Markolines Pavement Technologies' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.10 to 14.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Markolines Pavement Technologies ranks #564 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Markolines Pavement Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Markolines Pavement Technologies' current Operating Margin % of 13.63% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.10 to a high of 14.01. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Markolines Pavement Technologies' value of 13.63% is 131.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Markolines Pavement Technologies ranks #564 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Markolines Pavement Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Markolines Pavement Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Markolines Pavement Technologies ranks #564 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Markolines Pavement Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Markolines Pavement Technologies' value of 13.63% is 131.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Markolines Pavement Technologies' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.10 to 14.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.56 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Markolines Pavement Technologies 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 5.90, based on 1,762 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. Markolines Pavement Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 13.63% is 131.2% 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 Markolines Pavement Technologies and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Markolines Pavement Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 13.63%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 9.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Markolines Pavement Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markolines Pavement Technologies (BOM:543364) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹164.68, compared to a current price of ₹173.65 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.63%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.56 and 131.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.90. Markolines Pavement Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Markolines Pavement Technologies (BOM:543364), the current Operating Margin % is 13.63% 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 Markolines Pavement Technologies (BOM:543364) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markolines Pavement Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹173.65 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹164.68.
GuruFocus considers Markolines Pavement Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543364:
Operating Margin %: 13.63% (43% above median its 10-year median of 9.56)
GF Value™: ₹164.68 vs. price of ₹173.65 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.2% above the Construction median (#564 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543364 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Markolines Pavement Technologies Business Description
Markolines Pavement Technologies Ltd is a highway operation and maintenance service providing company. Its operations are mainly divided into Highway Operations which include toll operations, route patrolling, and incident management; the Highway Maintenance division includes routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and maintenance and repairs and whereas the specialized Maintenance Services include micro-surfacing, Base Stabilization, and cold in-place recycling.
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