LWS KnitwearBOM:531402 -3.28%68 Net Margin % is 2.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 425% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates BOM:531402 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹13.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, LWS Knitwear ranks worse than 51.15% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LWS Knitwear's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9.6 Mil. LWS Knitwear's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹325.7 Mil. Therefore, LWS Knitwear's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LWS Knitwear's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531402'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.56 Max: 2.47
Current: 2.47
BOM:531402's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.15% of 1040
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs BOM:531402: 2.47
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) 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.
LWS Knitwear Net Margin % Related Terms
LWS Knitwear Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LWS Knitwear'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:531402 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LWS Knitwear's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LWS Knitwear'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.
LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) has a Net Margin % of 2.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LWS Knitwear and its competitors. This is 425% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, LWS Knitwear's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #532 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is LWS Knitwear's Net Margin % too high?
LWS Knitwear's current Net Margin % of 2.94% is 425% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.47. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. LWS Knitwear's value of 2.94% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #532 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LWS Knitwear has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LWS Knitwear's Net Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, LWS Knitwear ranks #532 out of 1040 companies for Net Margin %. This places LWS Knitwear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. LWS Knitwear's value of 2.94% is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, LWS Knitwear's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 2.58, LWS Knitwear 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.58, based on 1,040 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. LWS Knitwear's current Net Margin % of 2.94% is 14% 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 LWS Knitwear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LWS Knitwear's current Net Margin % is 2.94%, which is 425% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LWS Knitwear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹13.97, compared to a current price of ₹16.50 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.94%, which is 425% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 14% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.58. LWS Knitwear's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402), the current Net Margin % is 2.94% 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 LWS Knitwear (BOM:531402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LWS Knitwear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹16.50 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹13.97.
GuruFocus considers LWS Knitwear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531402:
Net Margin %: 2.94% (425% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: ₹13.97 vs. price of ₹16.50 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#532 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LWS Knitwear Ltd is an India-based producer of woolen and acrylic garments. It is engaged in the manufacturing of hosiery and knitted goods/garments. The company manufactures summer products like Promotional Wear, School and Corporate T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and Track Pants. The winter wear products of the company include Cardigans, pullover sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, joggers, and woolen mufflers.
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