The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Organic Chemicals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500449'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -145.51 Med: -7.3 Max: 73.11
Current: -2.22
BOM:500449's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 78.43% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs BOM:500449: -2.22
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) 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.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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 Chemicals subindustry, Hindustan Organic Chemicals'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.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Organic Chemicals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Organic Chemicals'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.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) has a Net Margin % of 11.51% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Organic Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #1240 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' current Net Margin % is 11.51%. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 11.51% is 195.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #1240 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Organic Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Organic Chemicals' Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hindustan Organic Chemicals ranks #1240 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hindustan Organic Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 11.51% is 195.9% above this benchmark. 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. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current Net Margin % of 11.51% is 195.9% 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals 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. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current Net Margin % is 11.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.41, compared to a current price of ₹37.10 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.51% and 195.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449), the current Net Margin % is 11.51% 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹37.10 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.41.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Organic Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500449:
Net Margin %: 11.51%
GF Value™: ₹33.41 vs. price of ₹37.10 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.9% above the Chemicals median (#1240 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and chemical intermediates. It has manufacturing units in Kochi, Kerala. The company produces Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide using Benzene and LPG from petroleum refineries. These chemicals are essential for industries such as resins, pharmaceuticals, dyes, rubber chemicals, paints, and pesticides. Phenol is used in resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals; Acetone serves as a solvent and chemical intermediate in explosives and lacquers; Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly bleaching agent used in textiles, paper, electronics, and environmental applications. The company also produces polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic through its subsidiary and focuses on quality and safety.
55GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BOM:500449
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BOM:500449 has been successfully added to your 
