Antony Waste Handling CellNSE:AWHCL -0.87%83 Operating Margin % is 12.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 18.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:AWHCL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹600.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 241 Waste Management companies, Antony Waste Handling Cell ranks better than 64.73% on this metric.
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Antony Waste Handling Cell's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AWHCL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.21 Med: 18.06 Max: 23.89
Current: 12.21
NSE:AWHCL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.73% of 241
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 6.61
vs NSE:AWHCL: 12.21
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.
Antony Waste Handling Cell Operating Margin % Related Terms
Antony Waste Handling Cell 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.
NSE:AWHCL vs WM, RSG, WCN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Antony Waste Handling Cell'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.
Antony Waste Handling Cell Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Antony Waste Handling Cell's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Antony Waste Handling Cell'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.
Antony Waste Handling Cell'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.
Antony Waste Handling Cell (NSE:AWHCL) has a Operating Margin % of 12.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Antony Waste Handling Cell and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 18.06. Over the past decade, Antony Waste Handling Cell's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.21 to 23.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Antony Waste Handling Cell ranks #85 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Antony Waste Handling Cell's Operating Margin % too high?
Antony Waste Handling Cell's current Operating Margin % of 12.37% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 18.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.21 to a high of 23.89. The Waste Management industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. Antony Waste Handling Cell's value of 12.37% is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Antony Waste Handling Cell ranks #85 out of 241 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Antony Waste Handling Cell has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antony Waste Handling Cell's Operating Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Antony Waste Handling Cell ranks #85 out of 241 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Antony Waste Handling Cell in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. Antony Waste Handling Cell's value of 12.37% is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Antony Waste Handling Cell's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.21 to 23.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.06 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Antony Waste Handling Cell 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 Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.61, based on 241 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. Antony Waste Handling Cell's current Operating Margin % of 12.37% is 87.1% 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 Antony Waste Handling Cell and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Antony Waste Handling Cell's current Operating Margin % is 12.37%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 18.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antony Waste Handling Cell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antony Waste Handling Cell (NSE:AWHCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹600.12, compared to a current price of ₹472.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.37%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 18.06 and 87.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 6.61. Antony Waste Handling Cell's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Antony Waste Handling Cell (NSE:AWHCL), the current Operating Margin % is 12.37% 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 Antony Waste Handling Cell (NSE:AWHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Antony Waste Handling Cell stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹472.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹600.12.
GuruFocus considers Antony Waste Handling Cell to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AWHCL:
Operating Margin %: 12.37% (32% below median its 10-year median of 18.06)
GF Value™: ₹600.12 vs. price of ₹472.00 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% above the Waste Management median (#85 of 241)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AWHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd provides a wide range of municipal solid waste services, including collection, transportation, processing, and disposal, across India. The company offers waste collection and transportation, mechanized and non-mechanized sweeping, waste processing and treatment, waste-to-energy solutions, and construction and demolition waste management. The firm undertakes projects for various Indian municipalities, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), Jhansi Municipal Corporation, Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nashik Municipal Corporation, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Panvel Municipal Corporation, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. All of the company's operations are based in India.
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