Andhra PetrochemicalsBOM:500012 -1.27%62 Net Margin % is 1.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates BOM:500012 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹48.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Andhra Petrochemicals ranks worse than 80.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Petrochemicals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500012'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61 Med: 5.55 Max: 23.49
Current: -3.44
BOM:500012's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 80.52% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs BOM:500012: -3.44
Andhra Petrochemicals (BOM:500012) 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.
Andhra Petrochemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Andhra Petrochemicals Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andhra Petrochemicals's Net 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 Chemicals subindustry, Andhra Petrochemicals'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.
Andhra Petrochemicals Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Petrochemicals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Petrochemicals'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.
Andhra Petrochemicals (BOM:500012) has a Net Margin % of 1.73% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Andhra Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Petrochemicals ranks #1273 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Andhra Petrochemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Andhra Petrochemicals' current Net Margin % of 1.73% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.55. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Andhra Petrochemicals' value of 1.73% is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Petrochemicals ranks #1273 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andhra Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Petrochemicals' Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Andhra Petrochemicals ranks #1273 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Andhra Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Andhra Petrochemicals' value of 1.73% is 55.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Andhra Petrochemicals 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Andhra Petrochemicals's current Net Margin % of 1.73% is 55.5% 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 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 Andhra Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andhra Petrochemicals's current Net Margin % is 1.73%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Petrochemicals (BOM:500012) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹48.80, compared to a current price of ₹44.22 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.73%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 55.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Andhra Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Andhra Petrochemicals (BOM:500012), the current Net Margin % is 1.73% 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 Andhra Petrochemicals (BOM:500012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹44.22 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹48.80.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500012:
Net Margin %: 1.73% (69% below median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: ₹48.80 vs. price of ₹44.22 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.5% below the Chemicals median (#1273 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of oxo-alcohols. The company's products include 2 Ethyl Hexanol, Normal Butyraldehyde, Iso-Butanol, and Normal Butanol. 2-Ethylhexanol has applications as a plasticizer. The oxo-alcohols market has robust demand in applications like plasticizers and lubricants. Oxo-alcohols are key ingredients in the production of plasticizers, which are essential for making plastics flexible and durable, especially in the automotive and construction industries. Oxo-alcohols are used as intermediaries in the production of various chemicals and are crucial for manufacturing processes in industries like paints, coatings, and lubricants. Oxo-alcohols like Iso-Butanol are also used in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries.
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