A-1BOM:542012 -3.81%68 EBITDA Margin % is 4.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:542012 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, A-1 ranks worse than 73.56% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. A-1's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹72 Mil. A-1's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,453 Mil. Therefore, A-1's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.97%.
A-1 (BOM:542012) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
A-1 EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
A-1 EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A-1's EBITDA 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, A-1's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
A-1 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, A-1's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A-1's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A-1 (BOM:542012) has a EBITDA Margin % of 4.97% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on A-1 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, A-1's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1166 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is A-1's EBITDA Margin % too high?
A-1's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.97% is near median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 7.19. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. A-1's value of 4.97% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1166 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A-1 has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A-1's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, A-1 ranks #1166 out of 1585 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places A-1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. A-1's value of 4.97% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, A-1's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 7.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 9.63, A-1 has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. A-1's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.97% is 48.4% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on A-1 and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A-1's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A-1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-1 (BOM:542012) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14.33, compared to a current price of ₹7.32 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 48.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. A-1's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For A-1 (BOM:542012), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.97% 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 A-1 (BOM:542012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-1 stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹7.32 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.33.
GuruFocus considers A-1 to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542012:
EBITDA Margin %: 4.97% (near median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: ₹14.33 vs. price of ₹7.32 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Chemicals median (#1166 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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A-1 Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the wholesale trading of Acid & Chemicals and also in the transportation business. The company offers chemical products like Nitric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Methanol, Acetic acid, Calcium carbonate, Sulphuric acid, and others. The products offered by the company can be applied in a variety of applications in the industrial sector like chemical, textile, steel, aluminum, pesticides, fertilizers, intermediates, defense, metals, and petro refineries. It derives revenue solely in India.
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