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Central Mine Planning & Design InstituteNSE:CMPDI +3.59%21 Operating Margin % is 27.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 35.24. GuruFocus rates NSE:CMPDI with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (NSE:CMPDI) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Operating Margin % Related Terms
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute 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.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Operating Margin % Chart
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Annual Data
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40.14
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32.07
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Quarterly Data
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Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute'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.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's Operating Margin % falls into.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (NSE:CMPDI) has a Operating Margin % of 27.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Central Mine Planning & Design Institute and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 35.24. Over the past decade, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 40.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute ranks #193 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's Operating Margin % too high?
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's current Operating Margin % of 27.63% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.62 to a high of 40.14. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's value of 27.63% is 377.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute ranks #193 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute ranks #193 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Central Mine Planning & Design Institute in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's value of 27.63% is 377.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 25.62 to 40.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.24 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's current Operating Margin % of 27.63% is 377.2% 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 Central Mine Planning & Design Institute and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's current Operating Margin % is 27.63%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 35.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Mine Planning & Design Institute stock overvalued right now?
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (NSE:CMPDI) has a current Operating Margin % of 27.63%. The current Operating Margin % is 27.63%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.24 and 377.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Central Mine Planning & Design Institute's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (NSE:CMPDI), the current Operating Margin % is 27.63% 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.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Business Description
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd provides consultancy support in coal and mineral exploration including geological, geophysical, hydrological and environmental data generation. Its services also include infrastructure engineering, environmental management, geomatics, specialized technology services, and management systems, for the coal industry as well as for other minerals. The company's business operations include (i) geological exploration and resource evaluation; (ii) mine planning and design services; (iii) environment services; (iv) geomatics and survey services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Geological Exploration and Resource Evaluation services, which include services such as drilling and geological report preparation.
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