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Karbonsteel EngineeringBOM:544511 -1.28%18 Operating Margin % is 7.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:544511 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Karbonsteel Engineering ranks better than 64.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karbonsteel Engineering's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544511'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.59 Med: 9.8 Max: 12.27
Current: 9.65
BOM:544511's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.59% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.5
vs BOM:544511: 9.65
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.
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Karbonsteel Engineering Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karbonsteel Engineering'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:544511 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Karbonsteel Engineering'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.
Karbonsteel Engineering Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Karbonsteel Engineering's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karbonsteel Engineering'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.
Karbonsteel Engineering'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.
Karbonsteel Engineering (BOM:544511) has a Operating Margin % of 7.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Karbonsteel Engineering and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.80. Over the past decade, Karbonsteel Engineering's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.59 to 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Karbonsteel Engineering ranks #1075 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Karbonsteel Engineering's Operating Margin % too high?
Karbonsteel Engineering's current Operating Margin % of 7.04% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.59 to a high of 12.27. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Karbonsteel Engineering's value of 7.04% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karbonsteel Engineering ranks #1075 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karbonsteel Engineering has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karbonsteel Engineering's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Karbonsteel Engineering ranks #1075 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Karbonsteel Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Karbonsteel Engineering's value of 7.04% is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Karbonsteel Engineering's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.59 to 12.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Karbonsteel Engineering 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. Karbonsteel Engineering's current Operating Margin % of 7.04% is 8.3% 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 Karbonsteel Engineering 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. Karbonsteel Engineering's current Operating Margin % is 7.04%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karbonsteel Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Karbonsteel Engineering (BOM:544511) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.04%. The current Operating Margin % is 7.04%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 8.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. Karbonsteel Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Karbonsteel Engineering (BOM:544511), the current Operating Margin % is 7.04% 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.
Karbonsteel Engineering Ltd is a structural engineering and fabrication company engaged in the design, fabrication and assembly of heavy and precision steel structures, customized to meet clients' requirements across various industrial and infrastructure segments. It has delivered structural engineering and fabrication solutions in diverse sectors including steel plants, railway bridges, oil & gas plants, refineries, chemical plants and other industrial units. Its structural engineering and fabrication solutions can broadly be classified into four verticals:- Heavy Steel Fabricated Structures, Precision Fabricated Steel Structures or Technological Structures, Steel Bridge Structures for High-Speed Rail Projects, and Pre-Engineered Buildings.
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