Signpost IndiaNSE:SIGNPOST -2.90%18 Operating Margin % is 19.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 17.87. GuruFocus rates NSE:SIGNPOST with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Signpost India ranks better than 89.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signpost India's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SIGNPOST'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.87 Med: 17.87 Max: 18.43
Current: 18.43
NSE:SIGNPOST's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.64% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs NSE:SIGNPOST: 18.43
Signpost India's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) 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.
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.
Signpost India Operating Margin % Related Terms
Signpost India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signpost India'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:SIGNPOST vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Signpost India'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.
Signpost India Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Signpost India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signpost India'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.
Signpost India'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.
Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) has a Operating Margin % of 19.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Signpost India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.87. Over the past decade, Signpost India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 18.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #106 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Signpost India's Operating Margin % too high?
Signpost India's current Operating Margin % of 19.54% is near median its 10-year median of 17.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 18.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Signpost India's value of 19.54% is 678.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #106 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Signpost India has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost India's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Signpost India ranks #106 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Signpost India in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Signpost India's value of 19.54% is 678.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Signpost India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 18.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.87 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Signpost India 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. Signpost India's current Operating Margin % of 19.54% is 678.5% 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 Signpost India and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signpost India's current Operating Margin % is 19.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signpost India stock overvalued right now?
Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST) has a current Operating Margin % of 19.54%. The current Operating Margin % is 19.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.87 and 678.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Signpost India's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Signpost India (NSE:SIGNPOST), the current Operating Margin % is 19.54% 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.
Signpost India Ltd is a company engaged in the business of advertising. It provides Out of Home (OOH) media services, specializing in programmatic digital OOH advertising. The company's extensive portfolio of media assets spans multiple categories: conventional, backlit, and digital billboards; skywalks, bus panels, airports, metro stations; kiosks, traffic booths, etc. It caters to a diverse clientele across industries and generates business from both direct clients and partnerships with media agencies. The company's activities fall in a single business segment, i.e., advertising, selling of space for advertisement in print media, and public relations. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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