Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krishna Defence & Allied Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KRISHNADEF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.66 Med: 11.83 Max: 20.81
Current: 20.81
NSE:KRISHNADEF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.35% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs NSE:KRISHNADEF: 20.81
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.
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Krishna Defence & Allied 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:KRISHNADEF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krishna Defence & Allied 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.
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krishna Defence & Allied 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.
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries (NSE:KRISHNADEF) has a Operating Margin % of 25.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Krishna Defence & Allied Industries and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 11.83. Over the past decade, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 20.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries ranks #232 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' current Operating Margin % of 25.04% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 11.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.66 to a high of 20.81. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' value of 25.04% is 283.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries ranks #232 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries ranks #232 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Krishna Defence & Allied Industries in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' value of 25.04% is 283.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.66 to 20.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Krishna Defence & Allied 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Krishna Defence & Allied Industries's current Operating Margin % of 25.04% is 283.2% 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 Krishna Defence & Allied Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krishna Defence & Allied Industries's current Operating Margin % is 25.04%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 11.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krishna Defence & Allied Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries (NSE:KRISHNADEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹966.69, compared to a current price of ₹1,275.00 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 25.04%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 283.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Krishna Defence & Allied Industries' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Krishna Defence & Allied Industries (NSE:KRISHNADEF), the current Operating Margin % is 25.04% 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 Krishna Defence & Allied Industries (NSE:KRISHNADEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krishna Defence & Allied Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,275.00 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹966.69.
GuruFocus considers Krishna Defence & Allied Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KRISHNADEF:
Operating Margin %: 25.04% (112% above median its 10-year median of 11.83)
GF Value™: ₹966.69 vs. price of ₹1,275.00 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.2% above the Industrial Products median (#232 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KRISHNADEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Business Description
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd develops, manufactures, and designs defense application products and kitchen and dairy equipment products. It manufactures and offers a wide line of products including Ballast Bricks, Improvised Explosive Device Containment Vessels, Automatic Tyre Killer, Crowd Control Barriers, Bulk milk coolers with thermal storage systems, Cow Grooming Brushes, Daal Cooker, Rice Storage Chute, Stainless Steel Milk Cans, Heat Recovery Unit, Bulk Cooking Equipment like Rice Cauldron, Ship Building Steel section and others. It has two operating reportable segments as Dairy & Kitchen equipment segment and the Defence Products. The company generates maximum revenue from the Defence Products segment.
85GF Score
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