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KVS CastingsBOM:544554 +3.82%19 Operating Margin % is 18.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates BOM:544554 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, KVS Castings ranks better than 94.4% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. KVS Castings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50.2 Mil. KVS Castings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹274.9 Mil. Therefore, KVS Castings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KVS Castings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544554'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73 Med: 14.28 Max: 19.58
Current: 18.28
BOM:544554's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 94.4% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.95
vs BOM:544554: 18.28
KVS Castings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
KVS Castings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50.2 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹50.2 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.
KVS Castings Operating Margin % Related Terms
KVS Castings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings Operating Margin % Chart
KVS Castings Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
4.73
11.35
14.28
17.34
19.58
KVS Castings Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
0.00
0.00
0.00
19.90
18.27
BOM:544554 vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KVS Castings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings (BOM:544554) has a Operating Margin % of 18.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KVS Castings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, KVS Castings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 19.58. According to the industry distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #74 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is KVS Castings' Operating Margin % too high?
KVS Castings' current Operating Margin % of 18.27% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 19.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.95. KVS Castings' value of 18.27% is 269.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #74 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KVS Castings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVS Castings' Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #74 out of 1321 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KVS Castings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.95. KVS Castings' value of 18.27% is 269.1% above this benchmark. Historically, KVS Castings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 19.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 4.95, KVS Castings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.95, based on 1,321 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. KVS Castings's current Operating Margin % of 18.27% is 269.1% 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 KVS Castings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVS Castings's current Operating Margin % is 18.27%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVS Castings stock overvalued right now?
KVS Castings (BOM:544554) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.27%. The current Operating Margin % is 18.27%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 269.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.95. KVS Castings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 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 KVS Castings (BOM:544554), the current Operating Margin % is 18.27% 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.
KVS Castings Ltd is specialized in quality ferrous castings. It is involved in the manufacturing and production of Cast Iron and Ductile Iron castings. The Company delivers comprehensive casting solutions tailored to meet its customers' needs. From cast iron to stainless steel, it offers a total casting solution under one roof, with a portfolio of more than 150 products, including Suspension Brackets, Brake Drums, Gear Box Housing, Pump Body, Oil Filters and more. The company generates majority of its revenue from Auto components.
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