Shankara BuildproNSE:BUILDPRO +1.61%14 Operating Margin % is 3.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:BUILDPRO with a GF Score™ of 14/100. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shankara Buildpro ranks worse than 52.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shankara Buildpro's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BUILDPRO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74 Med: 3.06 Max: 3.39
Current: 3.39
NSE:BUILDPRO's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.93% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:BUILDPRO: 3.39
Shankara Buildpro's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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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Shankara Buildpro Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shankara Buildpro'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.
Shankara Buildpro Operating Margin % Chart
Shankara Buildpro Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
2.74
3.38
Shankara Buildpro Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
2.74
3.38
NSE:BUILDPRO vs HD, LOW, FND: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Shankara Buildpro'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.
Shankara Buildpro Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shankara Buildpro's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shankara Buildpro'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.
Shankara Buildpro'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.
Shankara Buildpro (NSE:BUILDPRO) has a Operating Margin % of 3.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shankara Buildpro and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Shankara Buildpro's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.74 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Shankara Buildpro ranks #597 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Shankara Buildpro's Operating Margin % too high?
Shankara Buildpro's current Operating Margin % of 3.38% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 3.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Shankara Buildpro's value of 3.38% is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shankara Buildpro ranks #597 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shankara Buildpro has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shankara Buildpro's Operating Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shankara Buildpro ranks #597 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shankara Buildpro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Shankara Buildpro's value of 3.38% is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shankara Buildpro's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.74 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Shankara Buildpro has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Shankara Buildpro's current Operating Margin % of 3.38% is 13.4% below 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 Shankara Buildpro and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shankara Buildpro's current Operating Margin % is 3.38%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shankara Buildpro stock overvalued right now?
Shankara Buildpro (NSE:BUILDPRO) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.38%. The current Operating Margin % is 3.38%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 13.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Shankara Buildpro's overall GF Score™ is 14/100. 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 Shankara Buildpro (NSE:BUILDPRO), the current Operating Margin % is 3.38% 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.
Shankara Buildpro Ltd is mainly engaged in the business of trading and retailing home improvement and building products. The Company serves a diverse customer base comprising individual homeowners, contractors, fabricators, institutions, and industrial consumers. It has established a market presence through its extensive distribution network, wide product portfolio, and customer-centric approach. The Company offers a comprehensive multiple products across multiple categories, including steel products, construction materials, plumbing and sanitaryware solutions, flooring products, electrical items, roofing products, paints, hardware, and various allied building materials.
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