Hindustan FoodsBOM:519126 -1.35%86 Net Margin % is 3.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates BOM:519126 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹743.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Hindustan Foods ranks worse than 54.2% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hindustan Foods's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹416 Mil. Hindustan Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,168 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Foods's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:519126'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82 Med: 2.8 Max: 4.81
Current: 3.49
BOM:519126's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.2% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.23
vs BOM:519126: 3.49
Hindustan Foods (BOM:519126) 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.
Hindustan Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Foods'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hindustan Foods'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.
Hindustan Foods Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hindustan Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Foods'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.
Hindustan Foods (BOM:519126) has a Net Margin % of 3.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Foods and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Hindustan Foods' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Foods ranks #297 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Hindustan Foods' Net Margin % too high?
Hindustan Foods' current Net Margin % of 3.72% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 4.81. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Hindustan Foods' value of 3.72% is 12.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Foods ranks #297 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Foods has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Foods' Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hindustan Foods ranks #297 out of 548 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hindustan Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Hindustan Foods' value of 3.72% is 12.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Foods' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 4.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Hindustan Foods 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.23, based on 548 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. Hindustan Foods's current Net Margin % of 3.72% is 12.1% 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 Hindustan Foods and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Foods's current Net Margin % is 3.72%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Foods (BOM:519126) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹743.21, compared to a current price of ₹552.10 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.72%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 12.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 4.23. Hindustan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Hindustan Foods (BOM:519126), the current Net Margin % is 3.72% 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 Hindustan Foods (BOM:519126) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹552.10 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹743.21.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:519126:
Net Margin %: 3.72% (33% above median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: ₹743.21 vs. price of ₹552.10 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% below the Conglomerates median (#297 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:519126 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Foods Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of contract manufacturing of FMCG products, comprising mainly of home care, personal care, foods and beverages and job working of shoes. Its operating segment is Contract manufacturing. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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