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The historical rank and industry rank for Lakshmi Mills Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:502958'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.43 Med: -1.25 Max: 7.13
Current: -6.43
BOM:502958's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.96% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.72
vs BOM:502958: -6.43
Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) 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.
Lakshmi Mills Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lakshmi Mills Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Mills Co'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.
Lakshmi Mills Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lakshmi Mills Co'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.
Lakshmi Mills Co Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lakshmi Mills Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Mills Co'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.
Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) has a Net Margin % of 2.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lakshmi Mills Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #854 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Lakshmi Mills Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lakshmi Mills Co's current Net Margin % is 2.90%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.72. Lakshmi Mills Co's value of 2.90% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #854 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lakshmi Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lakshmi Mills Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lakshmi Mills Co ranks #854 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lakshmi Mills Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.72. Lakshmi Mills Co's value of 2.90% is 6.6% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 1,042 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. Lakshmi Mills Co's current Net Margin % of 2.90% is 6.6% 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 Lakshmi Mills Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lakshmi Mills Co's current Net Margin % is 2.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,093.93, compared to a current price of ₹8,175.00 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.90% and 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.72. Lakshmi Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958), the current Net Margin % is 2.90% 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 Lakshmi Mills Co (BOM:502958) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lakshmi Mills Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹8,175.00 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,093.93.
GuruFocus considers Lakshmi Mills Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:502958:
Net Margin %: 2.90%
GF Value™: ₹6,093.93 vs. price of ₹8,175.00 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#854 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502958 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lakshmi Mills Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of yarn. The company's operating segment includes Textiles and Rental services. It generates maximum revenue from the Textiles segment. Textiles segment consist of manufacturing and sale of yarn and trading in cloth and garments. It's Rental Services segment consist of letting out of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India.
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