Premier ExplosivesBOM:526247 -2.15%68 Net Margin % is 7.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates BOM:526247 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹529.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Premier Explosives ranks better than 81.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Explosives's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526247'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.11 Med: 3.96 Max: 11.8
Current: 11.8
BOM:526247's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.53% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs BOM:526247: 11.80
Premier Explosives (BOM:526247) 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.
Premier Explosives Net Margin % Related Terms
Premier Explosives Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Explosives'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:526247 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Premier Explosives'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.
Premier Explosives Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Premier Explosives's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Explosives'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.
Premier Explosives (BOM:526247) has a Net Margin % of 7.38% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Explosives and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Explosives ranks #293 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Premier Explosives' Net Margin % too high?
Premier Explosives' current Net Margin % of 7.38% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 3.96. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Premier Explosives' value of 7.38% is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Explosives ranks #293 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Premier Explosives has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Explosives' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Premier Explosives ranks #293 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Premier Explosives in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Premier Explosives' value of 7.38% is 89% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Premier Explosives 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 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Premier Explosives's current Net Margin % of 7.38% is 89% 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 Premier Explosives and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Explosives's current Net Margin % is 7.38%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Explosives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Explosives (BOM:526247) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹529.09, compared to a current price of ₹739.55 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.38%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 89% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Premier Explosives' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Premier Explosives (BOM:526247), the current Net Margin % is 7.38% 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 Premier Explosives (BOM:526247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Explosives stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹739.55 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹529.09.
GuruFocus considers Premier Explosives to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526247:
Net Margin %: 7.38% (86% above median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: ₹529.09 vs. price of ₹739.55 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Chemicals median (#293 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Explosives Ltd is engaged in the business of high-energy materials, including commercial explosives and defence explosives, which are used in mining and infrastructure sectors and also the manufacture of missiles and other defence items. The company also operates and maintains solid propellant plants of defence and space establishments. Its products include bulk explosives, packaged explosives, detonators, solid propellants, and others. Geographically, it has operations within India and outside India. The company generates the majority of its sales from India.
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