The company has good margins on the NPM front and the OPM front. For example Saint Gobain has OPM of 18.6% and NPM of 9.89% for the latest quarter. However, the stock is nearly 25% lower than your buy price. The automotive glazing business, which is its mainstay has been hit by the slowdown in the auto industry and that has taken its toll on the stock price. However, you can look to hold on to the stock for now and later you can take a view after a couple of more quarters.
The company has good margins on the NPM front and the OPM front. For example Saint Gobain has OPM of 18.6% and NPM of 9.89% for the latest quarter. However, the stock is nearly 25% lower than your buy price. The automotive glazing business, which is its mainstay has been hit by the slowdown in the auto industry and that has taken its toll on the stock price. However, you can look to hold on to the stock for now and later you can take a view after a couple of more quarters.