Garware Hi-Tech FilmsBOM:500655 -0.89%62 Net Margin % is 18.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 12.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:500655 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,331.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks better than 89.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Garware Hi-Tech Films's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500655'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62 Med: 12.04 Max: 15.95
Current: 15.95
BOM:500655's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.88% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs BOM:500655: 15.95
Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) 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.
Garware Hi-Tech Films Net Margin % Related Terms
Garware Hi-Tech Films Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Garware Hi-Tech Films'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:500655 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.
Garware Hi-Tech Films Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Garware Hi-Tech Films's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garware Hi-Tech Films'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.
Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) has a Net Margin % of 18.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Garware Hi-Tech Films and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 12.04. Over the past decade, Garware Hi-Tech Films' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #160 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Garware Hi-Tech Films' Net Margin % too high?
Garware Hi-Tech Films' current Net Margin % of 18.14% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 12.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 15.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Garware Hi-Tech Films' value of 18.14% is 366.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #160 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garware Hi-Tech Films has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garware Hi-Tech Films' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Garware Hi-Tech Films ranks #160 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Garware Hi-Tech Films in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Garware Hi-Tech Films' value of 18.14% is 366.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Garware Hi-Tech Films' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.04 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Garware Hi-Tech Films 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 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. Garware Hi-Tech Films's current Net Margin % of 18.14% is 366.3% 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films 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. Garware Hi-Tech Films's current Net Margin % is 18.14%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 12.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garware Hi-Tech Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,331.52, compared to a current price of ₹6,620.40 — trading 98.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.14%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 12.04 and 366.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Garware Hi-Tech Films' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655), the current Net Margin % is 18.14% 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 Garware Hi-Tech Films (BOM:500655) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garware Hi-Tech Films stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹6,620.40 is trading 98.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,331.52.
GuruFocus considers Garware Hi-Tech Films to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500655:
Net Margin %: 18.14% (51% above median its 10-year median of 12.04)
GF Value™: ₹3,331.52 vs. price of ₹6,620.40 (98.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 366.3% above the Chemicals median (#160 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500655 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing & Trading of specialty performance polyester Films like Sun Control window films used in Automobiles, Buildings, Paint Protection Films used in Automobiles and a variety of other specialty polyester films such as PET Shrink films used for Label applications, Low Oligomer PET films used for insulation of hermetically sealed compressors motors, Electric motor insulation and cable insulation, sequin application films, TV and LCD screen application, Packaging applications etc. The company leverages its nano-dispersion and other cutting-edge technologies and other cutting-edge technologies to maintain its market. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from USA customers. It has one segment: Polyester films.
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