HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) EBITDA Margin %: -5.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HPAL HP Adhesives Ltd NSE:HPAL
72 GF Score
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GF Value ₹88.10
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What is HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin %?

HP Adhesives NSE:HPAL +0.49% 72 EBITDA Margin % is -5.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HPAL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹88.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, HP Adhesives ranks worse than 63.35% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. HP Adhesives's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-30 Mil. HP Adhesives's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹578 Mil. Therefore, HP Adhesives's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.24%.


HP Adhesives  (NSE:HPAL) 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.


HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HP Adhesives's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin % Chart

HP Adhesives Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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HP Adhesives Quarterly Data
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NSE:HPAL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, HP Adhesives'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.


HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, HP Adhesives's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HP Adhesives's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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HP Adhesives EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

HP Adhesives's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=158.712/2492.752
=6.37 %

HP Adhesives's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-30.318/578.207
=-5.24 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -5.24% mean?
HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) has a EBITDA Margin % of -5.24% 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 HP Adhesives and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #999 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is HP Adhesives' EBITDA Margin % too high?
HP Adhesives' current EBITDA Margin % is -5.24%. Based on the distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #999 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HP Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HP Adhesives' EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, HP Adhesives ranks #999 out of 1577 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places HP Adhesives in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.67. 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 9.67, based on 1,577 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. 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 HP Adhesives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HP Adhesives's current EBITDA Margin % is -5.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HP Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹88.10, compared to a current price of ₹32.91 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -5.24%. HP Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL), the current EBITDA Margin % is -5.24% 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 HP Adhesives (NSE:HPAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HP Adhesives stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹32.91 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹88.10. GuruFocus considers HP Adhesives to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HPAL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -5.24%
  • GF Value™: ₹88.10 vs. price of ₹32.91 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HP Adhesives Business Description

Other Exchanges 543433:India
Address Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Business Square, C-501, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400053
HP Adhesives Ltd is an adhesives and sealants company. The company's products include solvent cement, silicone sealants, contact adhesives, white glue/PVA, epoxy putty, epoxy adhesives, spray paint, drainage solutions, and plumbing accessories. The company operates in only one reportable business segment which is the business of Adhesives & Solvent products.
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