ICRA (NSE:ICRA) Operating Margin %: 34.06% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is ICRA Operating Margin %?

ICRA NSE:ICRA -0.44% 91 Operating Margin % is 34.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 31.92. GuruFocus rates NSE:ICRA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹8,083.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, ICRA ranks better than 70.33% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. ICRA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹596 Mil. ICRA's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,749 Mil. Therefore, ICRA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.06%.

Good Sign:

ICRA Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for ICRA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ICRA' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.41   Med: 31.92   Max: 36.8
Current: 31.15


NSE:ICRA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
70.33% of 664 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.955 vs NSE:ICRA: 31.15

ICRA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.

ICRA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹596 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,868 Mil.


ICRA  (NSE:ICRA) 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 Nokia’s 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.


ICRA Operating Margin % Related Terms


ICRA Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ICRA'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.

ICRA Operating Margin % Chart

ICRA Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.21 33.29 31.44 32.40 31.15

ICRA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.14 28.64 32.45 28.87 34.06

NSE:ICRA vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, ICRA'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.


ICRA Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, ICRA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ICRA's Operating Margin % falls into.


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ICRA 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.

ICRA's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1867.682 / 5995.101
=31.15 %

ICRA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=595.543 / 1748.516
=34.06 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 34.06% mean?
ICRA (NSE:ICRA) has a Operating Margin % of 34.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ICRA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.92. Over the past decade, ICRA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.41 to 36.80. According to the industry distribution chart, ICRA ranks #197 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is ICRA's Operating Margin % too high?
ICRA's current Operating Margin % of 34.06% is near median its 10-year median of 31.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.41 to a high of 36.80. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. ICRA's value of 34.06% is 389.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICRA ranks #197 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICRA has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICRA's Operating Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, ICRA ranks #197 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts ICRA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. ICRA's value of 34.06% is 389.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ICRA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 24.41 to 36.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.92 vs. the industry median of 6.96, ICRA 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. ICRA's current Operating Margin % of 34.06% is 389.7% 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 ICRA and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICRA's current Operating Margin % is 34.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICRA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICRA (NSE:ICRA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8,083.94, compared to a current price of ₹5,220.50 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 34.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.92 and 389.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. ICRA's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ICRA (NSE:ICRA), the current Operating Margin % is 34.06% 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 ICRA (NSE:ICRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICRA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹5,220.50 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8,083.94. GuruFocus considers ICRA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ICRA:

  • Operating Margin %: 34.06% (near median its 10-year median of 31.92)
  • GF Value™: ₹8,083.94 vs. price of ₹5,220.50 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 389.7% above the Capital Markets median (#197 of 664)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ICRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ICRA Business Description

Other Exchanges 532835:India
Address Building No. 8, 2nd Floor, Tower A, DLF Cyber City, Phase II, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122 002
ICRA Ltd is an independent and professional Investment Information and credit rating agency. The company operates through four segments: Rating, research, and other services; Consulting services; Knowledge and Market Services. The company generates over half of its revenue from the Rating, research and other services segment. Rating, research, and other services segment provides rating, grading, and industry research services. The consulting services segment provides management consulting which includes risk management, financial advisory, outsourcing, and policy advisory. The knowledge Services segment provides KPO services and the Market services segment provides financial information products and services. Geographically the majority of revenue is generated from within India.
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