Hindustan CopperNSE:HINDCOPPER +0.99%90 Operating Margin % is 48.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 18.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDCOPPER with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹496.82 (Fairly Valued). Among 840 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks better than 84.88% on this metric.
Hindustan Copper Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDCOPPER'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.6 Med: 18.2 Max: 40.99
Current: 37.88
NSE:HINDCOPPER's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.88% of 840
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.86
vs NSE:HINDCOPPER: 37.88
Hindustan Copper's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
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.
Hindustan Copper Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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:HINDCOPPER vs SCCO, FCX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) has a Operating Margin % of 48.47% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 18.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #127 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Operating Margin % too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Operating Margin % of 48.47% is 166% above median its 10-year median of 18.20. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Hindustan Copper's value of 48.47% is 727.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #127 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Operating Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #127 out of 840 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hindustan Copper in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Hindustan Copper's value of 48.47% is 727.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.20 vs. the industry median of 5.86, Hindustan Copper 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.86, based on 840 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. Hindustan Copper's current Operating Margin % of 48.47% is 727.1% 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 Hindustan Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Copper's current Operating Margin % is 48.47%, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹496.82, compared to a current price of ₹501.10 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 48.47%, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 18.20 and 727.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.86. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER), the current Operating Margin % is 48.47% 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹501.10 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹496.82.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDCOPPER:
Operating Margin %: 48.47% (166% above median its 10-year median of 18.20)
GF Value™: ₹496.82 vs. price of ₹501.10 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 727.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#127 of 840)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDCOPPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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