The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Magnesium & Chemicals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:513498'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.29 Med: 21.43 Max: 41.19
Current: 3.77
BOM:513498's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.25% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs BOM:513498: 3.77
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals (BOM:513498) 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.
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals 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.
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals'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.
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Magnesium & Chemicals'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.
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals (BOM:513498) has a Net Margin % of 6.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Magnesium & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 21.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals ranks #410 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' current Net Margin % of 6.53% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 21.43. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' value of 6.53% is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals ranks #410 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals ranks #410 out of 841 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Southern Magnesium & Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' value of 6.53% is 90.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.43 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.42, based on 841 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. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals's current Net Margin % of 6.53% is 90.9% 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 Southern Magnesium & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals's current Net Margin % is 6.53%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 21.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Magnesium & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals (BOM:513498) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹65.84, compared to a current price of ₹77.05 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.53%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 21.43 and 90.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.42. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Southern Magnesium & Chemicals (BOM:513498), the current Net Margin % is 6.53% 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 Southern Magnesium & Chemicals (BOM:513498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Magnesium & Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹77.05 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹65.84.
GuruFocus considers Southern Magnesium & Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:513498:
Net Margin %: 6.53% (70% below median its 10-year median of 21.43)
GF Value™: ₹65.84 vs. price of ₹77.05 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#410 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:513498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Business Description
Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of magnesium metal and related goods. The company also produces Magnesium alloy, Turnings, Granules, Powders, and extrusion.
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