Jindal Drilling & IndustriesNSE:JINDRILL -1.88%79 Operating Margin % is 15.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 14.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:JINDRILL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹981.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Jindal Drilling & Industries ranks better than 78.17% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Jindal Drilling & Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jindal Drilling & Industries 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:JINDRILL vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Jindal Drilling & Industries'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.
Jindal Drilling & Industries Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Jindal Drilling & Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jindal Drilling & Industries'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.
* 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.
Jindal Drilling & Industries (NSE:JINDRILL) has a Operating Margin % of 15.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jindal Drilling & Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Jindal Drilling & Industries ranks #200 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Jindal Drilling & Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Jindal Drilling & Industries' current Operating Margin % of 15.36% is near median its 10-year median of 14.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Jindal Drilling & Industries' value of 15.36% is 123.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jindal Drilling & Industries ranks #200 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jindal Drilling & Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jindal Drilling & Industries' Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Jindal Drilling & Industries ranks #200 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Jindal Drilling & Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Jindal Drilling & Industries' value of 15.36% is 123.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.39 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Jindal Drilling & Industries 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 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. Jindal Drilling & Industries's current Operating Margin % of 15.36% is 123.9% 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 Jindal Drilling & Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jindal Drilling & Industries's current Operating Margin % is 15.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jindal Drilling & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jindal Drilling & Industries (NSE:JINDRILL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹981.33, compared to a current price of ₹553.30 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.39 and 123.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Jindal Drilling & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Jindal Drilling & Industries (NSE:JINDRILL), the current Operating Margin % is 15.36% 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 Jindal Drilling & Industries (NSE:JINDRILL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jindal Drilling & Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹553.30 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹981.33.
GuruFocus considers Jindal Drilling & Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JINDRILL:
Operating Margin %: 15.36% (near median its 10-year median of 14.39)
GF Value™: ₹981.33 vs. price of ₹553.30 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#200 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JINDRILL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jindal Drilling & Industries Ltd is engaged in providing drilling and related services to entities involved in oil and gas exploration. It provides offshore drilling, directional drilling, measurement while drilling (MWD), and mud logging services. Geographically, the company operates only in India.
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