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The historical rank and industry rank for Polylink Polymers (India)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531454'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 2.35 Max: 4.32
Current: 1.47
BOM:531454's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 66.31% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs BOM:531454: 1.47
Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) 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.
Polylink Polymers (India) Net Margin % Related Terms
Polylink Polymers (India) Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:531454 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polylink Polymers (India)'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.
Polylink Polymers (India) Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polylink Polymers (India)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polylink Polymers (India)'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.
Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) has a Net Margin % of 2.87% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Polylink Polymers (India) and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Polylink Polymers (India)'s Net Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1047 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Polylink Polymers (India)'s Net Margin % too high?
Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Net Margin % of 2.87% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 4.32. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Polylink Polymers (India)'s value of 2.87% is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1047 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polylink Polymers (India) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polylink Polymers (India)'s Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1047 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Polylink Polymers (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Polylink Polymers (India)'s value of 2.87% is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Polylink Polymers (India)'s own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Polylink Polymers (India) 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 3.92, based on 1,579 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. Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Net Margin % of 2.87% is 26.8% 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 Polylink Polymers (India) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Net Margin % is 2.87%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polylink Polymers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.08, compared to a current price of ₹21.50 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.87%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 26.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Polylink Polymers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454), the current Net Margin % is 2.87% 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 Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylink Polymers (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹21.50 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.08.
GuruFocus considers Polylink Polymers (India) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531454:
Net Margin %: 2.87% (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: ₹33.08 vs. price of ₹21.50 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Chemicals median (#1047 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polylink Polymers (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of polymeric compounds and colour masterbatches. It offers products including Polylink Filler masterbatches, Black masterbatches, White masterbatches, Color masterbatches, etc. The Company is also manufacturing various compounds of Power Cable, Telephone Cable, Engineering Plastics, and Master batches. The majority of revenue is generated from India.
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