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Shri Balaji Valve ComponentsBOM:544074 -3.67%45 Operating Margin % is 12.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 11.43. GuruFocus rates BOM:544074 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Shri Balaji Valve Components ranks better than 72.72% on this metric.
Shri Balaji Valve Components Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shri Balaji Valve Components's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544074'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 11.43 Max: 17.11
Current: 11.72
BOM:544074's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.72% of 3035
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.51
vs BOM:544074: 11.72
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.
Shri Balaji Valve Components Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shri Balaji Valve Components 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:544074 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shri Balaji Valve Components'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.
Shri Balaji Valve Components Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shri Balaji Valve Components's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shri Balaji Valve Components'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.
Shri Balaji Valve Components (BOM:544074) has a Operating Margin % of 12.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shri Balaji Valve Components and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.43. Over the past decade, Shri Balaji Valve Components' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.51 to 17.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Shri Balaji Valve Components ranks #828 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Shri Balaji Valve Components' Operating Margin % too high?
Shri Balaji Valve Components' current Operating Margin % of 12.08% is near median its 10-year median of 11.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 17.11. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Shri Balaji Valve Components' value of 12.08% is 85.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shri Balaji Valve Components ranks #828 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shri Balaji Valve Components has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shri Balaji Valve Components' Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shri Balaji Valve Components ranks #828 out of 3035 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Shri Balaji Valve Components in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Shri Balaji Valve Components' value of 12.08% is 85.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shri Balaji Valve Components' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.51 to 17.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.43 vs. the industry median of 6.51, Shri Balaji Valve Components 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 6.51, based on 3,035 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. Shri Balaji Valve Components's current Operating Margin % of 12.08% is 85.6% 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 Shri Balaji Valve Components and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shri Balaji Valve Components's current Operating Margin % is 12.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shri Balaji Valve Components stock overvalued right now?
Shri Balaji Valve Components (BOM:544074) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.08%. The current Operating Margin % is 12.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.43 and 85.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.51. Shri Balaji Valve Components' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Shri Balaji Valve Components (BOM:544074), the current Operating Margin % is 12.08% 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.
Shri Balaji Valve Components Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing ready-to-assemble valve components catering to manufacturing of the valves which are used in different industries and different sizes depending on the customer's specifications. It manufactures and supplies various types of valve components that are used in the manufacturing of ball valves, butterfly valves, and other valves including forging products. Its valve components are used to manufacture valves that serve industries which are in different sectors.
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