Kothari PetrochemicalsNSE:KOTHARIPET -0.20%92 EBITDA Margin % is 17.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 13.51. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTHARIPET with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹147.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks better than 77.2% on this metric.
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.
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Kothari Petrochemicals EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kothari Petrochemicals's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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NSE:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.25% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 13.51. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.54 to 17.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #360 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current EBITDA Margin % of 17.25% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.54 to a high of 17.93. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 17.25% is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #360 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #360 out of 1579 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 17.25% is 79.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.54 to 17.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.51 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,579 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.25% is 79.1% 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 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 Kothari Petrochemicals 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.25%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 13.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.49, compared to a current price of ₹123.88 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.25%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.51 and 79.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.25% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹123.88 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.49.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.25% (28% above median its 10-year median of 13.51)
GF Value™: ₹147.49 vs. price of ₹123.88 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Chemicals median (#360 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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