Dai-Ichi KarkariaBOM:526821 +3.54%66 Net Margin % is 0.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:526821 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹391.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks worse than 74.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526821'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.57 Med: 7.15 Max: 52.68
Current: -0.46
BOM:526821's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.21% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs BOM:526821: -0.46
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) 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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Net Margin % Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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:526821 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Karkaria'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.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) has a Net Margin % of 0.22% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 7.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #1171 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Net Margin % too high?
Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Net Margin % of 0.22% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 7.15. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's value of 0.22% is 94.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #1171 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai-Ichi Karkaria has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Karkaria's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Karkaria ranks #1171 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dai-Ichi Karkaria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's value of 0.22% is 94.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Dai-Ichi Karkaria 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.93, based on 1,578 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. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Net Margin % of 0.22% is 94.4% 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's current Net Margin % is 0.22%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 7.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹391.72, compared to a current price of ₹326.45 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.22%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 94.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. Dai-Ichi Karkaria's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821), the current Net Margin % is 0.22% 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 Dai-Ichi Karkaria (BOM:526821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Karkaria stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹326.45 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹391.72.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Karkaria to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526821:
Net Margin %: 0.22% (97% below median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: ₹391.72 vs. price of ₹326.45 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% below the Chemicals median (#1171 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd is engaged in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. It offers products for various industries, including construction, pulp and paper, paints, coatings and pigments, crop protection, textiles, and among others. It has only one reportable segment which is Specialty Chemicals.
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