Amreli SteelsKAR:ASTL +2.69%47 Operating Margin % is 3.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 8.32. GuruFocus rates KAR:ASTL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨9.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Amreli Steels ranks worse than 89.45% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Amreli Steels's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨194 Mil. Amreli Steels's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,890 Mil. Therefore, Amreli Steels's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amreli Steels's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ASTL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.26 Med: 8.32 Max: 77.07
Current: -8.26
KAR:ASTL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 89.45% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3
vs KAR:ASTL: -8.26
Amreli Steels's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Amreli Steels's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨194 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1,340 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Amreli Steels Ltd had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.
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.
Amreli Steels Operating Margin % Related Terms
Amreli Steels Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amreli Steels'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.
KAR:ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Amreli Steels'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.
Amreli Steels Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Amreli Steels's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amreli Steels'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.
Amreli Steels's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 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.
Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) has a Operating Margin % of 3.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Amreli Steels and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 8.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #551 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Amreli Steels' Operating Margin % too high?
Amreli Steels' current Operating Margin % of 3.30% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.32. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Amreli Steels' value of 3.30% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #551 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amreli Steels has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amreli Steels' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Amreli Steels ranks #551 out of 616 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Amreli Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Amreli Steels' value of 3.30% is 10% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.32 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Amreli Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 616 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. Amreli Steels's current Operating Margin % of 3.30% is 10% 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 Amreli Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amreli Steels's current Operating Margin % is 3.30%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 8.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amreli Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨9.92, compared to a current price of ₨16.82 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.30%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.32 and 10% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. Amreli Steels' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL), the current Operating Margin % is 3.30% 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 Amreli Steels (KAR:ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amreli Steels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨16.82 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨9.92.
GuruFocus considers Amreli Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ASTL:
Operating Margin %: 3.30% (60% below median its 10-year median of 8.32)
GF Value™: ₨9.92 vs. price of ₨16.82 (69.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Steel median (#551 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amreli Steels Ltd is involved in the manufacturing of steel reinforcement bars in Pakistan. The company's product offerings include Amreli Steels Maxima, Amreli Steels Ultima, Amreli Steels Xtreme and others. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from Pakistan.
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