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Lords Chloro AlkaliBOM:500284 -0.31%67 Net Margin % is 14.06% as of Jun. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates BOM:500284 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks better than 67.3% on this metric.
Lords Chloro Alkali (BOM:500284) 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.
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Lords Chloro Alkali Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lords Chloro Alkali'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, Lords Chloro Alkali'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.
Lords Chloro Alkali Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lords Chloro Alkali's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lords Chloro Alkali'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.
Lords Chloro Alkali (BOM:500284) has a Net Margin % of 14.06% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lords Chloro Alkali and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 5.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #517 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Lords Chloro Alkali's Net Margin % too high?
Lords Chloro Alkali's current Net Margin % of 14.06% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 5.09. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Lords Chloro Alkali's value of 14.06% is 235.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #517 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lords Chloro Alkali has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Chloro Alkali's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #517 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lords Chloro Alkali in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Lords Chloro Alkali's value of 14.06% is 235.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 4.19, Lords Chloro Alkali 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 4.19, 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. Lords Chloro Alkali's current Net Margin % of 14.06% is 235.6% 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 Lords Chloro Alkali and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Chloro Alkali's current Net Margin % is 14.06%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Chloro Alkali stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Chloro Alkali (BOM:500284) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.81, compared to a current price of ₹143.55 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.06%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 235.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.19. Lords Chloro Alkali's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Lords Chloro Alkali (BOM:500284), the current Net Margin % is 14.06% as of Jun. 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 Lords Chloro Alkali (BOM:500284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Chloro Alkali stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹143.55 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.81.
GuruFocus considers Lords Chloro Alkali to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500284:
Net Margin %: 14.06% (176% above median its 10-year median of 5.09)
GF Value™: ₹215.81 vs. price of ₹143.55 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 235.6% above the Chemicals median (#517 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd is engaged in manufacturing caustic soda and other chemicals. The company's products include caustic soda, liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid, calcium hypo chloride- bleach liquor, stable bleaching powder, trichloroethylene, and hydrogen gas. The company supplies its products predominantly to the paper, soap, dyes, chemicals, and plastic industries based in the western parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
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