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.
Surani Steel Tubes Operating Margin % Related Terms
Surani Steel Tubes Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Surani Steel Tubes'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:SURANI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Surani Steel Tubes'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.
Surani Steel Tubes Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Surani Steel Tubes's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Surani Steel Tubes'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.
Surani Steel Tubes'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.
Surani Steel Tubes (NSE:SURANI) has a Operating Margin % of -3.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Surani Steel Tubes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Surani Steel Tubes ranks #505 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Surani Steel Tubes' Operating Margin % too high?
Surani Steel Tubes' current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Surani Steel Tubes ranks #505 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Surani Steel Tubes has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Surani Steel Tubes' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Surani Steel Tubes ranks #505 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Surani Steel Tubes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. 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 612 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. 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 Surani Steel Tubes 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. Surani Steel Tubes's current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Surani Steel Tubes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surani Steel Tubes (NSE:SURANI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹71.49, compared to a current price of ₹107.90 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.14%. Surani Steel Tubes' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Surani Steel Tubes (NSE:SURANI), the current Operating Margin % is -3.14% 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 Surani Steel Tubes (NSE:SURANI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Surani Steel Tubes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹107.90 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹71.49.
GuruFocus considers Surani Steel Tubes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SURANI:
Operating Margin %: -3.14%
GF Value™: ₹71.49 vs. price of ₹107.90 (50.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SURANI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Surani Steel Tubes Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying ERW pipes and steel tubes. The company operates a single segment named manufacturing ERW MS PIPES and trading of MS PIPE. The company's products include ERW Round Pipes and Tubes, Square and Rectangle Hollow Sections, MS Slit Coils and Strips, Hot Roll Coils, and others. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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