DIC IndiaBOM:500089 66 Net Margin % is 1.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates BOM:500089 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹555.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks worse than 61.92% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. DIC India's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹42 Mil. DIC India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,398 Mil. Therefore, DIC India's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500089'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75 Med: 2.1 Max: 14.17
Current: 2.07
BOM:500089's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 61.92% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs BOM:500089: 2.07
DIC India (BOM:500089) 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.
DIC India Net Margin % Related Terms
DIC India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC India'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.
BOM:500089 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC India'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.
DIC India Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC India'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.
DIC India (BOM:500089) has a Net Margin % of 1.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #982 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is DIC India's Net Margin % too high?
DIC India's current Net Margin % of 1.77% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.10. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. DIC India's value of 1.77% is 54.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #982 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #982 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places DIC India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. DIC India's value of 1.77% is 54.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 3.91, DIC India 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 3.91, 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. DIC India's current Net Margin % of 1.77% is 54.7% 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 DIC India 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. DIC India's current Net Margin % is 1.77%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (BOM:500089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹555.81, compared to a current price of ₹517.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.77%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 54.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DIC India (BOM:500089), the current Net Margin % is 1.77% 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.
Is DIC India (BOM:500089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹517.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹555.81.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500089:
Net Margin %: 1.77% (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: ₹555.81 vs. price of ₹517.00 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% below the Chemicals median (#982 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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