Carborundum Universal (NSE:CARBORUNIV) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -3,798.54% (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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NSE:CARBORUNIV Carborundum Universal Ltd NSE:CARBORUNIV
94 GF Score
Price ₹1,091.20
GF Value ₹1,254.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carborundum Universal Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Carborundum Universal NSE:CARBORUNIV +0.13% 94 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -3,798.54% as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CARBORUNIV with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,254.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-13), Carborundum Universal's Predictability Rank is 3-Stars. Carborundum Universal's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is ₹171.72 and current share price is ₹1091.20. Consequently,

Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -3,798.54%.

NSE:CARBORUNIV vs HON, MMM: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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.

Carborundum Universal Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Carborundum Universal Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(27.99-1091.20)/27.99
=-3,798.54 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -3,798.54% mean?
Carborundum Universal (NSE:CARBORUNIV) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -3,798.54% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Carborundum Universal.
Is Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Carborundum Universal's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -3,798.54%. Overall, Carborundum Universal has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to HON and MMM?
Carborundum Universal's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -3,798.54% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Conglomerates company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Carborundum Universal. Carborundum Universal's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -3,798.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carborundum Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carborundum Universal (NSE:CARBORUNIV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,254.89, compared to a current price of ₹1,091.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -3,798.54%. Carborundum Universal's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carborundum Universal (NSE:CARBORUNIV), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -3,798.54% as of Jul. 13, 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 Carborundum Universal (NSE:CARBORUNIV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carborundum Universal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,091.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,254.89. GuruFocus considers Carborundum Universal to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CARBORUNIV:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -3,798.54%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,254.89 vs. price of ₹1,091.20 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Carborundum Universal Business Description

Other Exchanges 513375:India
Address 43 Moore Street, Parry House, Chennai, TN, IND, 600001
Carborundum Universal Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it mainly provides solutions predominantly for industrial manufacturing needs by developing, manufacturing, and marketing products using the properties of materials known as electrominerals. The company's reportable business segments are; Surface engineering (material removal, cutting, polishing) known as Abrasives; Ceramics; Electrominerals; Power; IT services; and others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Abrasives segment which is comprised of bonded, coated, processed cloth, polymers, power tools, and coolants. The company generates maximum revenue through exports and the rest from its business in India.
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₹1,091.20
Price
₹1,254.89
GF Value