Bayer CropScienceBOM:506285 +1.11%80 Net Margin % is 14.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 12.02. GuruFocus rates BOM:506285 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5,896.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Bayer CropScience ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bayer CropScience's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:506285'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.38 Med: 12.02 Max: 15.33
Current: 12.14
BOM:506285's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.15% of 246
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 4.185
vs BOM:506285: 12.14
Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) 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.
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Bayer CropScience Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bayer CropScience'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:506285 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience Net Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Bayer CropScience's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bayer CropScience'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.
Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) has a Net Margin % of 14.73% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bayer CropScience and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 12.02. Over the past decade, Bayer CropScience's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.38 to 15.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #39 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Bayer CropScience's Net Margin % too high?
Bayer CropScience's current Net Margin % of 14.73% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 12.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.38 to a high of 15.33. The Agriculture industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Bayer CropScience's value of 14.73% is 252% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #39 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bayer CropScience has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bayer CropScience's Net Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Bayer CropScience ranks #39 out of 246 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bayer CropScience in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Bayer CropScience's value of 14.73% is 252% above this benchmark. Historically, Bayer CropScience's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.38 to 15.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.02 vs. the industry median of 4.19, Bayer CropScience 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Net Margin % among Agriculture companies is 4.19, based on 246 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. Bayer CropScience's current Net Margin % of 14.73% is 252% 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 Bayer CropScience and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bayer CropScience's current Net Margin % is 14.73%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 12.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bayer CropScience stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5,896.56, compared to a current price of ₹4,162.70 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.73%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 12.02 and 252% above the Agriculture industry median of 4.19. Bayer CropScience's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285), the current Net Margin % is 14.73% 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 Bayer CropScience (BOM:506285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bayer CropScience stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹4,162.70 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5,896.56.
GuruFocus considers Bayer CropScience to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506285:
Net Margin %: 14.73% (23% above median its 10-year median of 12.02)
GF Value™: ₹5,896.56 vs. price of ₹4,162.70 (29.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252% above the Agriculture median (#39 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bayer CropScience Ltd manufactures, distributes, and sells crop protection and hybrid seed products to the agriculture industry. The firm sells fungicides, weedicides, hybrid seeds, consumer in-home pest-control products, and other agrochemical products. Its geographical segments are India, Germany, Bangladesh, and others, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from India. The company is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, with the majority of common shares owned by its parent company and other Bayer AG subsidiaries.
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