Lloyds EnterprisesNSE:LLOYDSENT -4.37%55 Operating Margin % is 5.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:LLOYDSENT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹68.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Lloyds Enterprises ranks better than 63.9% 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.
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Lloyds Enterprises Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lloyds Enterprises'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:LLOYDSENT vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lloyds Enterprises'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.
Lloyds Enterprises Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lloyds Enterprises's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lloyds Enterprises'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.
Lloyds Enterprises'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.
Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) has a Operating Margin % of 5.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lloyds Enterprises and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #222 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Lloyds Enterprises' Operating Margin % too high?
Lloyds Enterprises' current Operating Margin % of 5.31% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Lloyds Enterprises' value of 5.31% is 77.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #222 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lloyds Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Enterprises' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lloyds Enterprises ranks #222 out of 615 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lloyds Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Lloyds Enterprises' value of 5.31% is 77.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Lloyds Enterprises 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 2.99, based on 615 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. Lloyds Enterprises's current Operating Margin % of 5.31% is 77.6% 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 Lloyds Enterprises and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lloyds Enterprises's current Operating Margin % is 5.31%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹68.43, compared to a current price of ₹73.17 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.31%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 77.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.99. Lloyds Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT), the current Operating Margin % is 5.31% 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 Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹73.17 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹68.43.
GuruFocus considers Lloyds Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LLOYDSENT:
Operating Margin %: 5.31% (97% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: ₹68.43 vs. price of ₹73.17 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% above the Steel median (#222 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LLOYDSENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lloyds Enterprises Ltd operates a diversified business comprising metals trading, real estate, engineering, gold production and strategic investments. The metals trading business encompasses steel and allied products as well as iron ore pellets serving domestic and export markets. Through its subsidiaries, associates and strategic investments, the Company has exposure to real estate, engineering, gold mining, and iron ore and steel operations. Its business portfolio includes Metals Trading, Real Estate, Engineering, Gold Production and Strategic Investments. The Company's segment is the trading of iron and steel, and its operations are within India.
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