Setco AutomotiveNSE:SETCO -1.96%58 Operating Margin % is 11.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 5.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:SETCO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹15.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Setco Automotive ranks better than 82.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Setco Automotive's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SETCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.1 Med: 5.89 Max: 11.26
Current: 11.26
NSE:SETCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.02% of 1324
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.865
vs NSE:SETCO: 11.26
Setco Automotive's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Setco Automotive Operating Margin % Related Terms
Setco Automotive Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Setco Automotive'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:SETCO vs ORLY, AZO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Setco Automotive'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.
Setco Automotive Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Setco Automotive's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Setco Automotive'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.
Setco Automotive's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 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.
Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) has a Operating Margin % of 11.43% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Setco Automotive and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #238 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Setco Automotive's Operating Margin % too high?
Setco Automotive's current Operating Margin % of 11.43% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 5.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Setco Automotive's value of 11.43% is 134.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #238 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Setco Automotive has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Setco Automotive's Operating Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Setco Automotive ranks #238 out of 1324 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Setco Automotive in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.87. Setco Automotive's value of 11.43% is 134.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.89 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Setco Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.87, based on 1,324 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. Setco Automotive's current Operating Margin % of 11.43% is 134.9% 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 Setco Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Setco Automotive's current Operating Margin % is 11.43%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 5.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Setco Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹15.06, compared to a current price of ₹16.49 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.43%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 5.89 and 134.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.87. Setco Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO), the current Operating Margin % is 11.43% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Setco Automotive (NSE:SETCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Setco Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹16.49 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹15.06.
GuruFocus considers Setco Automotive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SETCO:
Operating Margin %: 11.43% (94% above median its 10-year median of 5.89)
GF Value™: ₹15.06 vs. price of ₹16.49 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#238 of 1324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SETCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Setco Automotive Ltd operates in the Auto Parts industry. It is solely engaged in the Auto components segment. The company is a manufacturer and supplier of Premium Quality Lipe brand clutches for Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Bharat Benz, Ashok Leyland, Man India, Mahindra and Mahindra, Volvo - Eicher Commercial Vehicles and Asia Motor Works amongst others. It also manufactures clutches for hydraulic products for the construction equipment industry.
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