Gujarat Mineral DevelopmentNSE:GMDCLTD -0.73%64 Operating Margin % is 6.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 20.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:GMDCLTD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹372.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Gujarat Mineral Development ranks better than 67.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gujarat Mineral Development's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GMDCLTD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: 20.29 Max: 36.04
Current: 12.4
NSE:GMDCLTD's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.69% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 4.57
vs NSE:GMDCLTD: 12.40
Gujarat Mineral Development (NSE:GMDCLTD) 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.
Gujarat Mineral Development Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gujarat Mineral Development 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.
Gujarat Mineral Development Operating Margin % Chart
Gujarat Mineral Development Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Gujarat Mineral Development'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.
Gujarat Mineral Development Operating Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Gujarat Mineral Development's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Mineral Development's Operating Margin % falls into.
Gujarat Mineral Development 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.
Gujarat Mineral Development'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.
Gujarat Mineral Development (NSE:GMDCLTD) has a Operating Margin % of 6.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gujarat Mineral Development and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Mineral Development ranks #42 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Gujarat Mineral Development's Operating Margin % too high?
Gujarat Mineral Development's current Operating Margin % of 6.81% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 20.29. The Other Energy Sources industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. Gujarat Mineral Development's value of 6.81% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Mineral Development ranks #42 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gujarat Mineral Development has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Mineral Development's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Gujarat Mineral Development ranks #42 out of 130 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Gujarat Mineral Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. Gujarat Mineral Development's value of 6.81% is 49% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.29 vs. the industry median of 4.57, Gujarat Mineral Development 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Operating Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 4.57, based on 130 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. Gujarat Mineral Development's current Operating Margin % of 6.81% is 49% 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 Gujarat Mineral Development and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Mineral Development's current Operating Margin % is 6.81%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 20.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Mineral Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Mineral Development (NSE:GMDCLTD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹372.47, compared to a current price of ₹597.00 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.81%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 20.29 and 49% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 4.57. Gujarat Mineral Development's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Gujarat Mineral Development (NSE:GMDCLTD), the current Operating Margin % is 6.81% 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 Gujarat Mineral Development (NSE:GMDCLTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Mineral Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹597.00 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹372.47.
GuruFocus considers Gujarat Mineral Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GMDCLTD:
Operating Margin %: 6.81% (66% below median its 10-year median of 20.29)
GF Value™: ₹372.47 vs. price of ₹597.00 (60.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Other Energy Sources median (#42 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GMDCLTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd is a mineral resource mining company. Its operations include lignite mining, bauxite mining, fluorspar mining, manganese mining, and power generation. The company's segments include Mining and Power. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Mining segment which engages in the mining and sale of manganese, bauxite, limestone, silica sand, and others. Geographically, the company operates only in India.
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