The historical rank and industry rank for Sonal Adhesives's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526901'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.48 Med: -0.83 Max: 9.56
Current: 1.09
BOM:526901's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.35% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs BOM:526901: 1.09
Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) 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.
Sonal Adhesives Net Margin % Related Terms
Sonal Adhesives Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonal Adhesives'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:526901 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sonal Adhesives's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonal Adhesives'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.
Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) has a Net Margin % of 1.48% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sonal Adhesives and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1080 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Sonal Adhesives' Net Margin % too high?
Sonal Adhesives' current Net Margin % is 1.48%. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Sonal Adhesives' value of 1.48% is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1080 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonal Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonal Adhesives' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sonal Adhesives ranks #1080 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sonal Adhesives in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Sonal Adhesives' value of 1.48% is 62.1% below this benchmark. 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 1,580 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. Sonal Adhesives's current Net Margin % of 1.48% is 62.1% 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 Sonal Adhesives 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. Sonal Adhesives's current Net Margin % is 1.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonal Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹97.86, compared to a current price of ₹47.05 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.48% and 62.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Sonal Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901), the current Net Margin % is 1.48% 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 Sonal Adhesives (BOM:526901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Adhesives stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹47.05 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹97.86.
GuruFocus considers Sonal Adhesives to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526901:
Net Margin %: 1.48%
GF Value™: ₹97.86 vs. price of ₹47.05 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% below the Chemicals median (#1080 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonal Adhesives Ltd is an India-based manufacturer engaged in the production of adhesive tapes, emulsions, and plastic ropes. The company operates in a single segment: packing products. Its products are marketed under the brand names SONAL and ADICRYL. The company is a manufacturer and exporter of BOPP self-adhesive tapes and specialty adhesives and emulsions. It exports its products globally, including to countries such as Spain, Nigeria, Germany, Middle Eastern countries, and across the African continent, and majority of its revenue comes from India.
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