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Godfrey Phillips IndiaBOM:500163 +1.04%83 Net Margin % is 29.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 15.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:500163 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,383.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Godfrey Phillips India ranks better than 81.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Godfrey Phillips India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500163'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.81 Med: 15.83 Max: 24.02
Current: 24.02
BOM:500163's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.25% of 48
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs BOM:500163: 24.02
Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) 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.
Godfrey Phillips India Net Margin % Related Terms
Godfrey Phillips India 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.
BOM:500163 vs PM, MO, TPB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Godfrey Phillips 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.
Godfrey Phillips India Net Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Godfrey Phillips India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Godfrey Phillips 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.
Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) has a Net Margin % of 29.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Godfrey Phillips India and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 15.83. Over the past decade, Godfrey Phillips India's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.81 to 24.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #9 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Godfrey Phillips India's Net Margin % too high?
Godfrey Phillips India's current Net Margin % of 29.27% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 15.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.81 to a high of 24.02. The Tobacco Products industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. Godfrey Phillips India's value of 29.27% is 304% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #9 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Godfrey Phillips India has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Godfrey Phillips India's Net Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #9 out of 48 companies for Net Margin %. This places Godfrey Phillips India in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. Godfrey Phillips India's value of 29.27% is 304% above this benchmark. Historically, Godfrey Phillips India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.81 to 24.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.83 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Godfrey Phillips India 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.25, based on 48 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. Godfrey Phillips India's current Net Margin % of 29.27% is 304% 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 Godfrey Phillips India and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Godfrey Phillips India's current Net Margin % is 29.27%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 15.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Godfrey Phillips India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,383.81, compared to a current price of ₹2,133.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.27%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 15.83 and 304% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.25. Godfrey Phillips India's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163), the current Net Margin % is 29.27% 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 Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godfrey Phillips India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,133.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,383.81.
GuruFocus considers Godfrey Phillips India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500163:
Net Margin %: 29.27% (85% above median its 10-year median of 15.83)
GF Value™: ₹2,383.81 vs. price of ₹2,133.00 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304% above the Tobacco Products median (#9 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd is a cigarette manufacturer that sells its products globally under brand names including Four Square, Red & White, Cavanders, Jaisalmer, Stellar, and Marlboro which it has a license to sell in India. Cigarette sales account for the vast majority of the total revenue, although the company also sells tea and other retail products. The company operates through three reportable segments: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Related Products and Related Products; and Others. The majority of the Godfrey Phillips sales are generated in India, but the company exports some of its cigarette brands and cuts tobacco.
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