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H P Cotton Textile MillsBOM:502873 62 Net Margin % is 2.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates BOM:502873 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks worse than 53.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H P Cotton Textile Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:502873'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.48 Med: 1.52 Max: 5.7
Current: 2.26
BOM:502873's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.08% of 1040
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.59
vs BOM:502873: 2.26
H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) 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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
H P Cotton Textile Mills 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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H P Cotton Textile Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.
H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) has a Net Margin % of 2.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #552 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills' Net Margin % too high?
H P Cotton Textile Mills' current Net Margin % of 2.47% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.59. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 2.47% is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #552 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H P Cotton Textile Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H P Cotton Textile Mills' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #552 out of 1040 companies for Net Margin %. This places H P Cotton Textile Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.59. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 2.47% is 4.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 2.59, H P Cotton Textile Mills 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.59, based on 1,040 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. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current Net Margin % of 2.47% is 4.6% 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current Net Margin % is 2.47%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.24, compared to a current price of ₹103.95 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.47%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 4.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.59. H P Cotton Textile Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873), the current Net Margin % is 2.47% 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹103.95 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.24.
GuruFocus considers H P Cotton Textile Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:502873:
Net Margin %: 2.47% (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: ₹169.24 vs. price of ₹103.95 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#552 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H P Cotton Textile Mills Ltd manufactures cotton yarns and threads and is an exporter of cotton specialty yarns and cotton sewing threads. The Company operates in only one segment, which is the manufacturing of Threads. It manufactures two types of threads namely sewing threads and hosiery yarn. Its product portfolio includes Crocheta Crochet Threads, Peecock Hand Knitting Yarn, Embroidery Threads, Lace Threads, Patchwork and Quilting, Kite Flying Thread, Cotton Sewing Threads, and Mercerized Cotton RFD Threads. Geographically, the company generates sales both in India and internationally, with a vast majority of its revenue derived from sewing thread products exported to markets outside India.
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