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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 Operating Margin % is 1.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 7.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 81.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 7.28 Max: 13.29
Current: 1.26
NSE:DCMSIL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 81.65% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.69
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 1.26
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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.
DCM Shriram International Operating Margin % Related Terms
DCM Shriram International 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.
DCM Shriram International Operating Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
13.29
1.26
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
13.29
1.26
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % falls into.
DCM Shriram International 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.
DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Operating Margin % of 1.26% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram International and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 7.28. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 13.29. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #129 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Operating Margin % of 1.26% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 13.29. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. DCM Shriram International's value of 1.26% is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #129 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #129 out of 158 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. DCM Shriram International's value of 1.26% is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 13.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.28 vs. the industry median of 4.69, DCM Shriram International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.69, based on 158 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. DCM Shriram International's current Operating Margin % of 1.26% is 73.1% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Operating Margin % is 1.26%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 7.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Operating Margin % of 1.26%. The current Operating Margin % is 1.26%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 7.28 and 73.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.69. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Operating Margin % is 1.26% 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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