Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) EBITDA Margin %: 4.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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NSE:UCL Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd NSE:UCL
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Price ₹257.00
GF Value ₹91.35
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What is Ushanti Colour Chem EBITDA Margin %?

Ushanti Colour Chem NSE:UCL +3.46% 57 EBITDA Margin % is 4.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹91.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks worse than 75.52% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹41 Mil. Ushanti Colour Chem's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹838 Mil. Therefore, Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.88%.


Ushanti Colour Chem  (NSE:UCL) 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.


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Ushanti Colour Chem EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ushanti Colour Chem'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.

Ushanti Colour Chem EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ushanti Colour Chem Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Ushanti Colour Chem Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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NSE:UCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ushanti Colour Chem'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.


Ushanti Colour Chem EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Ushanti Colour Chem EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Ushanti Colour Chem'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 )
=45.632/1388.899
=3.29 %

Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=40.89/838.225
=4.88 %

* 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 4.88% mean?
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 4.88% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 10.25. Over the past decade, Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1194 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.88% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 10.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 15.26. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.92. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 4.88% is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1194 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ushanti Colour Chem ranks #1194 out of 1581 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ushanti Colour Chem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.92. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 4.88% is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ushanti Colour Chem's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 9.92, Ushanti Colour Chem 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 9.92, based on 1,581 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's current EBITDA Margin % of 4.88% is 50.8% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ushanti Colour Chem's current EBITDA Margin % is 4.88%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 10.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹91.35, compared to a current price of ₹257.00 — trading 181.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 4.88%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 50.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 9.92. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 4.88% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹257.00 is trading 181.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹91.35. GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 4.88% (52% below median its 10-year median of 10.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹91.35 vs. price of ₹257.00 (181.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.8% below the Chemicals median (#1194 of 1581)

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


Ushanti Colour Chem Business Description

Address 88/8, Phase - 1, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382445
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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