Deepak Builders & Engineers IndiaNSE:DBEIL -4.91%37 Operating Margin % is 10.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates NSE:DBEIL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks better than 80.08% on this metric.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) 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.
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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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Operating Margin % Chart
NSE:DBEIL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deepak Builders & Engineers India'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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Operating Margin % falls into.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a Operating Margin % of 10.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.88 to 20.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #352 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Operating Margin % too high?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Operating Margin % of 10.60% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.88 to a high of 20.57. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's value of 10.60% is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #352 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deepak Builders & Engineers India has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Builders & Engineers India's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deepak Builders & Engineers India ranks #352 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Deepak Builders & Engineers India in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's value of 10.60% is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Deepak Builders & Engineers India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.88 to 20.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Deepak Builders & Engineers India 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Operating Margin % of 10.60% is 80% 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's current Operating Margin % is 10.60%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Builders & Engineers India stock overvalued right now?
Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.60%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.60%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 80% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Deepak Builders & Engineers India's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Deepak Builders & Engineers India (NSE:DBEIL), the current Operating Margin % is 10.60% 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.
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Business Description
Deepak Builders & Engineers India Ltd is an integrated engineering and construction company. It is engaged in the business of Construction Contract Works and the Construction of Infrastructure Facilities, including Hospitals, flyovers, bridges, ROBs, RUBs, Roads, and buildings. It also includes projects comprising architectural & structural work, civil works, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, firefighting & fire alarm systems, public health services, information technology systems, modular operating theatres, medical gas pipeline systems, and external development work, including landscaping work. The Company has only one business segment, Construction Services and related services.
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