Kalyani investment CoNSE:KICL -0.06%88 Operating Margin % is 87.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 89.64. GuruFocus rates NSE:KICL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,810.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Kalyani investment Co ranks better than 79.57% on this metric.
Kalyani investment Co (NSE:KICL) 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.
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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.
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Kalyani investment Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kalyani investment Co'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:KICL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kalyani investment Co'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.
Kalyani investment Co Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kalyani investment Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kalyani investment Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kalyani investment Co 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.
Kalyani investment Co'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.
Kalyani investment Co (NSE:KICL) has a Operating Margin % of 87.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kalyani investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.64. Over the past decade, Kalyani investment Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 79.23 to 1,962.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalyani investment Co ranks #134 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Kalyani investment Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kalyani investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 87.45% is near median its 10-year median of 89.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.23 to a high of 1,962.69. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Kalyani investment Co's value of 87.45% is 414.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kalyani investment Co ranks #134 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kalyani investment Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalyani investment Co's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kalyani investment Co ranks #134 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kalyani investment Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Kalyani investment Co's value of 87.45% is 414.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kalyani investment Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 79.23 to 1,962.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.64 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Kalyani investment Co 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 Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. Kalyani investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 87.45% is 414.4% 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 Kalyani investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kalyani investment Co's current Operating Margin % is 87.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalyani investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani investment Co (NSE:KICL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,810.40, compared to a current price of ₹5,393.50 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 87.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.64 and 414.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Kalyani investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Kalyani investment Co (NSE:KICL), the current Operating Margin % is 87.45% 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 Kalyani investment Co (NSE:KICL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,393.50 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,810.40.
GuruFocus considers Kalyani investment Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KICL:
Operating Margin %: 87.45% (near median its 10-year median of 89.64)
GF Value™: ₹4,810.40 vs. price of ₹5,393.50 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 414.4% above the Asset Management median (#134 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KICL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kalyani investment Co Ltd is an investment company. It holds investment portfolio consisting of both listed and unlisted companies which are in diversified sectors as forging, power generation, steel, chemical, and banking. The company focuses on earning income through dividends, interest and gains on investment held.
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