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Aether IndustriesBOM:543534 +5.06%84 Net Margin % is 19.22% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 17.14. GuruFocus rates BOM:543534 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,532.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Aether Industries ranks better than 93.99% on this metric.
Aether Industries (BOM:543534) 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.
Aether Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Aether Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aether Industries'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:543534 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aether Industries'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.
Aether Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aether Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aether Industries'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.
Aether Industries (BOM:543534) has a Net Margin % of 19.22% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aether Industries and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 17.14. Over the past decade, Aether Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Aether Industries ranks #95 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Aether Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Aether Industries' current Net Margin % of 19.22% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 20.03. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Aether Industries' value of 19.22% is 369.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aether Industries ranks #95 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aether Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aether Industries' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aether Industries ranks #95 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Aether Industries in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Aether Industries' value of 19.22% is 369.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Aether Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 20.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.14 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Aether Industries 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 4.09, 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. Aether Industries's current Net Margin % of 19.22% is 369.9% 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 Aether Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aether Industries's current Net Margin % is 19.22%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 17.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aether Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aether Industries (BOM:543534) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,532.72, compared to a current price of ₹1,580.05 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.22%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.14 and 369.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.09. Aether Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Aether Industries (BOM:543534), the current Net Margin % is 19.22% as of Jun. 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 Aether Industries (BOM:543534) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aether Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,580.05 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,532.72.
GuruFocus considers Aether Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543534:
Net Margin %: 19.22% (12% above median its 10-year median of 17.14)
GF Value™: ₹1,532.72 vs. price of ₹1,580.05 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 369.9% above the Chemicals median (#95 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543534 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aether Industries Ltd is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals. The products find application in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, material science, coating, high-performance photography, additive, and oil and gas segments of the chemical industry. The company's reportable segments are Large-Scale Manufacturing which derives maximum revenue, Contract Manufacturing, and Contract Research and Manufacturing Services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from other countries.
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