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DCM Shriram Fine ChemicalsNSE:DSFCL -1.99%10 FCF Margin % is 3.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:DSFCL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks better than 57.41% on this metric.
* 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.
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals FCF Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Annual Data
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NSE:DSFCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's FCF 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.
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a FCF Margin % of 3.77% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #672 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' FCF Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' current FCF Margin % of 3.77% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 3.77. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.99. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 3.77% is 89.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #672 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' FCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #672 out of 1578 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.99. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 3.77% is 89.9% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 3.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 1.99, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.99, based on 1,578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current FCF Margin % of 3.77% is 89.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current FCF Margin % is 3.77%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a current FCF Margin % of 3.77%. The current FCF Margin % is 3.77%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 89.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.99. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL), the current FCF Margin % is 3.77% 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.
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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd is a company specializing in the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products. Its operations include the production of organic and inorganic chemicals, drug intermediates, and chlor-alkali derivatives for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water treatment.
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