Orient CeratechBOM:504879 +0.15%71 Net Margin % is 5.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:504879 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹52.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Orient Ceratech ranks better than 58.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Ceratech's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504879'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58 Med: 5 Max: 6.09
Current: 5.42
BOM:504879's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.13% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs BOM:504879: 5.42
Orient Ceratech (BOM:504879) 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.
Orient Ceratech Net Margin % Related Terms
Orient Ceratech Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient Ceratech'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:504879 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orient Ceratech'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.
Orient Ceratech Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Ceratech's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Ceratech'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.
Orient Ceratech (BOM:504879) has a Net Margin % of 5.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Orient Ceratech and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Orient Ceratech's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.58 to 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #662 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Orient Ceratech's Net Margin % too high?
Orient Ceratech's current Net Margin % of 5.76% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 6.09. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Orient Ceratech's value of 5.76% is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #662 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Ceratech has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Ceratech's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orient Ceratech ranks #662 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Orient Ceratech in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Orient Ceratech's value of 5.76% is 48.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Ceratech's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.58 to 6.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Orient Ceratech 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. Orient Ceratech's current Net Margin % of 5.76% is 48.1% 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 Orient Ceratech 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. Orient Ceratech's current Net Margin % is 5.76%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Ceratech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Ceratech (BOM:504879) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹52.11, compared to a current price of ₹39.91 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.76%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 48.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Orient Ceratech's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orient Ceratech (BOM:504879), the current Net Margin % is 5.76% 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 Orient Ceratech (BOM:504879) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Ceratech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹39.91 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹52.11.
GuruFocus considers Orient Ceratech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504879:
Net Margin %: 5.76% (15% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ₹52.11 vs. price of ₹39.91 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Chemicals median (#662 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504879 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Ceratech Ltd is an Indian-based company. It has two reportable segments: Alumina Refactories, Monolithics products, and bauxite ores, which are the key revenue driver; and Power generation. Alumina Refractories and Monolithics products manufacture calcined bauxite, fused aluminum oxide abrasive grains, and low cement castables which are mainly consumed in steel plants. The company also has a thermal power plant, furnace oil-based power plant, and windmills. The power generated from the thermal power plant and furnace oil-based power plant is captively consumed at the plant and power generated from windmills is sold to the respective state power distribution companies.
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