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.
Industrial Investment Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
Industrial Investment Trust 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.
NSE:IITL vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Industrial Investment Trust'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.
Industrial Investment Trust Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Industrial Investment Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrial Investment Trust'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.
Industrial Investment Trust'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.
Industrial Investment Trust (NSE:IITL) has a Operating Margin % of -536.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Industrial Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial Investment Trust ranks #375 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Industrial Investment Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
Industrial Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % is -536.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial Investment Trust ranks #375 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Industrial Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial Investment Trust's Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Industrial Investment Trust ranks #375 out of 412 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Industrial Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. 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 Credit Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Credit Services companies is 17.33, based on 412 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. 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 Industrial Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial Investment Trust's current Operating Margin % is -536.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Investment Trust (NSE:IITL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹198.06, compared to a current price of ₹128.72 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -536.60%. Industrial Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Industrial Investment Trust (NSE:IITL), the current Operating Margin % is -536.60% 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 Industrial Investment Trust (NSE:IITL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹128.72 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹198.06.
GuruFocus considers Industrial Investment Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IITL:
Operating Margin %: -536.60%
GF Value™: ₹198.06 vs. price of ₹128.72 (35% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IITL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial Investment Trust Ltd is principally a non-banking financial company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has four principal operating and reporting segments: Investment Activity, Lending Activity, Real Estate, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Lending Activity.
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