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Garuda Construction and EngineeringNSE:GARUDA +1.14%21 Operating Margin % is 32.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 32.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:GARUDA with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,765 Construction companies, Garuda Construction and Engineering ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.
Garuda Construction and Engineering (NSE:GARUDA) 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.
Garuda Construction and Engineering Operating Margin % Related Terms
Garuda Construction and Engineering 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.
Garuda Construction and Engineering Operating Margin % Chart
Garuda Construction and Engineering Annual Data
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Operating Margin %
39.22
34.69
32.47
29.30
30.81
Garuda Construction and Engineering Quarterly Data
NSE:GARUDA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Garuda Construction and Engineering'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.
Garuda Construction and Engineering Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Garuda Construction and Engineering's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garuda Construction and Engineering's Operating Margin % falls into.
Garuda Construction and Engineering 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.
Garuda Construction and Engineering (NSE:GARUDA) has a Operating Margin % of 32.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Garuda Construction and Engineering and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.47. Over the past decade, Garuda Construction and Engineering's Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.30 to 39.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Garuda Construction and Engineering ranks #71 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Garuda Construction and Engineering's Operating Margin % too high?
Garuda Construction and Engineering's current Operating Margin % of 32.10% is near median its 10-year median of 32.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.30 to a high of 39.22. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Garuda Construction and Engineering's value of 32.10% is 445% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garuda Construction and Engineering ranks #71 out of 1765 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garuda Construction and Engineering has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garuda Construction and Engineering's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Garuda Construction and Engineering ranks #71 out of 1765 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Garuda Construction and Engineering in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Garuda Construction and Engineering's value of 32.10% is 445% above this benchmark. Historically, Garuda Construction and Engineering's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 29.30 to 39.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.47 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Garuda Construction and Engineering 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 1,765 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. Garuda Construction and Engineering's current Operating Margin % of 32.10% is 445% 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 Garuda Construction and Engineering 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. Garuda Construction and Engineering's current Operating Margin % is 32.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garuda Construction and Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Garuda Construction and Engineering (NSE:GARUDA) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.10%. The current Operating Margin % is 32.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.47 and 445% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Garuda Construction and Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Garuda Construction and Engineering (NSE:GARUDA), the current Operating Margin % is 32.10% 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.
Garuda Construction and Engineering Business Description
Garuda Construction and Engineering Ltd provides comprehensive civil construction services for residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Its offerings cover the full construction lifecycle, including project design, resource mobilization, material procurement, execution, and finishing work. The company also delivers operation and maintenance services along with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Garuda's projects include both concrete and composite steel structures, serving clients across multiple regions like Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others. Revenue is generated from executing construction contracts for diverse sectors including hospitality, infrastructure, and residential developments.
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