Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCLBKK:BCT 80 Net Margin % is 35.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 30.70. GuruFocus rates BKK:BCT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿42.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 93.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BCT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.29 Med: 30.7 Max: 45.49
Current: 19.29
BKK:BCT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.88% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs BKK:BCT: 19.29
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net 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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) has a Net Margin % of 35.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 30.70. Over the past decade, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin % has ranged from 19.29 to 45.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #97 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Net Margin % of 35.90% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 30.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.29 to a high of 45.49. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's value of 35.90% is 819.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #97 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #97 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's value of 35.90% is 819.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.29 to 45.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.70 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Net Margin % of 35.90% is 819.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Net Margin % is 35.90%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 30.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿42.62, compared to a current price of ฿50.00 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 35.90%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 30.70 and 819.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT), the current Net Margin % is 35.90% 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿50.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿42.62.
GuruFocus considers Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BCT:
Net Margin %: 35.90% (17% above median its 10-year median of 30.70)
GF Value™: ฿42.62 vs. price of ฿50.00 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 819.3% above the Chemicals median (#97 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL through its subsidiaries operates as a manufacturer and supplier of carbon black additives for distribution to international markets. Carbon black is the flagship business of the Aditya Birla Group. Its product offering categories include Rubber Products, Rubber - Birla Carbon 3000 Series, Specialty Products, Specialty Post-Treated Products, and Form Letters. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Thailand and also has a presence in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Other countries. The company serves Tires, Specialty Blacks and Mechanical Rubber Goods market.
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