VL InfraprojectsNSE:VLINFRA -2.16%17 Operating Margin % is 9.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 9.14. GuruFocus rates NSE:VLINFRA with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, VL Infraprojects ranks better than 67.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for VL Infraprojects's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:VLINFRA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.74 Med: 9.14 Max: 10.66
Current: 9.14
NSE:VLINFRA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.57% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs NSE:VLINFRA: 9.14
VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects Operating Margin % Related Terms
VL Infraprojects Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VL Infraprojects'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:VLINFRA vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VL Infraprojects's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects'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.
VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA) has a Operating Margin % of 9.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on VL Infraprojects and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.14. Over the past decade, VL Infraprojects' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.74 to 10.66. According to the industry distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #573 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is VL Infraprojects' Operating Margin % too high?
VL Infraprojects' current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is near median its 10-year median of 9.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.74 to a high of 10.66. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. VL Infraprojects' value of 9.48% is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #573 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VL Infraprojects has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VL Infraprojects' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, VL Infraprojects ranks #573 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts VL Infraprojects in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. VL Infraprojects' value of 9.48% is 61% above this benchmark. Historically, VL Infraprojects' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.74 to 10.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.14 vs. the industry median of 5.89, VL Infraprojects 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. VL Infraprojects's current Operating Margin % of 9.48% is 61% 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 VL Infraprojects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VL Infraprojects's current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VL Infraprojects stock overvalued right now?
VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA) has a current Operating Margin % of 9.48%. The current Operating Margin % is 9.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.14 and 61% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. VL Infraprojects' overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 VL Infraprojects (NSE:VLINFRA), the current Operating Margin % is 9.48% 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.
VL Infraprojects Ltd is engaged in construction, laying, and commissioning contracts in infrastructure projects like irrigation and water supply. It operates through two key verticals, contracting and services. This includes procurement, laying, joining, and commissioning of pipelines, supported by civil works, pumping stations, and installation of electro-mechanical equipment for water distribution from the source to the household. The company also undertakes operations and maintenance services for water distribution networks. Its segments include water pipeline construction with O&M, irrigation projects, road construction, building construction, and product sales of construction materials, with the majority of revenue coming from water pipeline construction, including O&M.
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