Foseco IndiaNSE:FOSECOIND -0.94%89 Operating Margin % is 16.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 13.61. GuruFocus rates NSE:FOSECOIND with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,196.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Foseco India ranks better than 87.12% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Foseco India's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹332 Mil. Foseco India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,019 Mil. Therefore, Foseco India's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.44%.
Good Sign:
Foseco India Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foseco India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FOSECOIND'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.67 Med: 13.61 Max: 17.32
Current: 17.05
NSE:FOSECOIND's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.12% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs NSE:FOSECOIND: 17.05
Foseco India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
Foseco India's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹332 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,188 Mil.
Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) 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.
Foseco India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Foseco India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foseco India'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.
NSE:FOSECOIND vs DOW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Foseco 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.
Foseco India Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Foseco India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foseco India'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.
Foseco India's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) has a Operating Margin % of 16.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Foseco India and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 13.61. Over the past decade, Foseco India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.67 to 17.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #204 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Foseco India's Operating Margin % too high?
Foseco India's current Operating Margin % of 16.44% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.67 to a high of 17.32. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Foseco India's value of 16.44% is 172.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #204 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foseco India has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foseco India's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Foseco India ranks #204 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Foseco India in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Foseco India's value of 16.44% is 172.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Foseco India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.67 to 17.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.61 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Foseco 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Foseco India's current Operating Margin % of 16.44% is 172.9% 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 Foseco India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foseco India's current Operating Margin % is 16.44%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 13.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foseco India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,196.54, compared to a current price of ₹5,149.10 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.44%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.61 and 172.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Foseco India's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND), the current Operating Margin % is 16.44% 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 Foseco India (NSE:FOSECOIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foseco India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,149.10 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,196.54.
GuruFocus considers Foseco India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FOSECOIND:
Operating Margin %: 16.44% (21% above median its 10-year median of 13.61)
GF Value™: ₹5,196.54 vs. price of ₹5,149.10 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.9% above the Chemicals median (#204 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FOSECOIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foseco India Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of products used in the metallurgical industry. Its products are additives and consumables that improve the physical properties and performance of castings. Some of its products are; INSTA Coatings which is a water-based powder coating for ferrous castings, SEMO CC Coatings, and SEMCO FDC among others. The company supplies castings to various segments like Automotive, Tractors, General Engineering, Valves, Power, Railways, etc. The manufacturing activities are at Sanaswadi, Pune, and Puducherry. Its solutions are categorized as Foundry, Iron & Steel, and Industrial Processes. The company generates a majority of revenue from its business in India.
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