National FertilizersNSE:NFL -1.98%72 EBITDA Margin % is 8.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 14.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹300.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, National Fertilizers ranks worse than 72.51% on this metric.
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) 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.
National Fertilizers EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
National Fertilizers EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Fertilizers'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, National Fertilizers'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.
National Fertilizers EBITDA Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, National Fertilizers's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Fertilizers'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.
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.43% 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 14.38. Over the past decade, National Fertilizers' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 26.89. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #182 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is National Fertilizers' EBITDA Margin % too high?
National Fertilizers' current EBITDA Margin % of 8.43% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 14.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 26.89. The Agriculture industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. National Fertilizers' value of 8.43% is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #182 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' EBITDA Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #182 out of 251 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places National Fertilizers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60. National Fertilizers' value of 8.43% is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fertilizers' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 26.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.38 vs. the industry median of 9.60, National Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Agriculture companies is 9.60, based on 251 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. National Fertilizers's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.43% is 12.2% 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fertilizers's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.43%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 14.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹300.89, compared to a current price of ₹75.18 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.43%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 14.38 and 12.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 9.60. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.43% 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹75.18 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹300.89.
GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.43% (41% below median its 10-year median of 14.38)
GF Value™: ₹300.89 vs. price of ₹75.18 (75% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Agriculture median (#182 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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