The historical rank and industry rank for Gujarat Fluorochemicals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:542812'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.34 Med: 11.55 Max: 45.75
Current: 11.57
BOM:542812's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.89% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs BOM:542812: 11.57
Gujarat Fluorochemicals (BOM:542812) 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.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Gujarat Fluorochemicals 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:542812 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gujarat Fluorochemicals'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.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gujarat Fluorochemicals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Fluorochemicals'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.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals (BOM:542812) has a Net Margin % of 8.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gujarat Fluorochemicals and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 11.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Fluorochemicals ranks #302 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Gujarat Fluorochemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Gujarat Fluorochemicals' current Net Margin % of 8.18% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Gujarat Fluorochemicals' value of 8.18% is 109.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Fluorochemicals ranks #302 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gujarat Fluorochemicals has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Fluorochemicals' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gujarat Fluorochemicals ranks #302 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gujarat Fluorochemicals in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Gujarat Fluorochemicals' value of 8.18% is 109.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Gujarat Fluorochemicals 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 1,580 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. Gujarat Fluorochemicals's current Net Margin % of 8.18% is 109.5% 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 Gujarat Fluorochemicals 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. Gujarat Fluorochemicals's current Net Margin % is 8.18%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 11.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Fluorochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Fluorochemicals (BOM:542812) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,932.95, compared to a current price of ₹3,972.40 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.18%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 109.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Gujarat Fluorochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Gujarat Fluorochemicals (BOM:542812), the current Net Margin % is 8.18% 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 Gujarat Fluorochemicals (BOM:542812) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Fluorochemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,972.40 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,932.95.
GuruFocus considers Gujarat Fluorochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:542812:
Net Margin %: 8.18% (29% below median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: ₹3,932.95 vs. price of ₹3,972.40 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.5% above the Chemicals median (#302 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542812 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd produces chloromethanes, refrigerants, caustic soda, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in India. It is focused on fluorine chemistry, manufacturing products across Bulk Chemicals (caustic soda, chloroform, methylene dichloride, carbon tetrachloride), Fluorochemicals (fluorospecialty chemicals, refrigerants), Fluoropolymers (PTFE, micro powders, PVDF, FEP, FKM, PPA), and Battery Chemicals (lithium hexafluorophosphate). The majority of its revenue comes from fluoropolymers. The company operates in India, Europe, the USA, and other regions, with the majority of revenue derived from India.
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