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HLE GlascoatBOM:522215 -19.99%85 Net Margin % is 4.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates BOM:522215 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹621.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, HLE Glascoat ranks worse than 55.83% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HLE Glascoat's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹182 Mil. HLE Glascoat's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,917 Mil. Therefore, HLE Glascoat's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HLE Glascoat's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:522215'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 5.45 Max: 10.87
Current: 3.53
BOM:522215's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.83% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs BOM:522215: 3.53
HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) 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.
HLE Glascoat Net Margin % Related Terms
HLE Glascoat Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HLE Glascoat'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:522215 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLE Glascoat'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.
HLE Glascoat Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLE Glascoat's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HLE Glascoat'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.
HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) has a Net Margin % of 4.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HLE Glascoat and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, HLE Glascoat's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 10.87. According to the industry distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1695 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is HLE Glascoat's Net Margin % too high?
HLE Glascoat's current Net Margin % of 4.64% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 10.87. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. HLE Glascoat's value of 4.64% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1695 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HLE Glascoat has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HLE Glascoat's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HLE Glascoat ranks #1695 out of 3036 companies for Net Margin %. This places HLE Glascoat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. HLE Glascoat's value of 4.64% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HLE Glascoat's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 10.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 4.54, HLE Glascoat 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,036 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. HLE Glascoat's current Net Margin % of 4.64% is 2.2% 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 HLE Glascoat and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HLE Glascoat's current Net Margin % is 4.64%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLE Glascoat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹621.46, compared to a current price of ₹379.75 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.64%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 2.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. HLE Glascoat's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215), the current Net Margin % is 4.64% 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 HLE Glascoat (BOM:522215) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLE Glascoat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹379.75 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹621.46.
GuruFocus considers HLE Glascoat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:522215:
Net Margin %: 4.64% (15% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: ₹621.46 vs. price of ₹379.75 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1695 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:522215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HLE Glascoat Ltd is a process equipment manufacturer and a solution provider to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company mainly manufactures filtration, glass-lined, and drying equipment. Its product portfolio comprises reactors, receivers, storage tanks, columns, agitators, agitated filters and dryers, rotary vacuum paddle dryers, other chemical process equipment, and related spares and accessories. The company's operating segments are: Filtration, drying and other equipment; Glass-lined equipment; and Heat transfer equipment. Maximum revenue is generated from its glass-lined equipment business. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India, and also exports its products to other markets.
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