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Malpani Pipes And FittingsBOM:544351 16 Net Margin % is 5.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates BOM:544351 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Malpani Pipes And Fittings ranks better than 56.94% on this metric.
Malpani Pipes And Fittings (BOM:544351) 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.
Malpani Pipes And Fittings Net Margin % Related Terms
Malpani Pipes And Fittings 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:544351 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Malpani Pipes And Fittings'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.
Malpani Pipes And Fittings Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Malpani Pipes And Fittings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malpani Pipes And Fittings'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.
Malpani Pipes And Fittings (BOM:544351) has a Net Margin % of 5.51% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Malpani Pipes And Fittings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.23. Over the past decade, Malpani Pipes And Fittings' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 5.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Malpani Pipes And Fittings ranks #682 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Malpani Pipes And Fittings' Net Margin % too high?
Malpani Pipes And Fittings' current Net Margin % of 5.51% is near median its 10-year median of 5.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 5.72. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.37. Malpani Pipes And Fittings' value of 5.51% is 26.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malpani Pipes And Fittings ranks #682 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malpani Pipes And Fittings has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malpani Pipes And Fittings' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Malpani Pipes And Fittings ranks #682 out of 1584 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Malpani Pipes And Fittings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.37. Malpani Pipes And Fittings' value of 5.51% is 26.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Malpani Pipes And Fittings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 5.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 4.37, Malpani Pipes And Fittings 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 4.37, based on 1,584 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. Malpani Pipes And Fittings's current Net Margin % of 5.51% is 26.1% 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 Malpani Pipes And Fittings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malpani Pipes And Fittings's current Net Margin % is 5.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malpani Pipes And Fittings stock overvalued right now?
Malpani Pipes And Fittings (BOM:544351) has a current Net Margin % of 5.51%. The current Net Margin % is 5.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 26.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.37. Malpani Pipes And Fittings' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Malpani Pipes And Fittings (BOM:544351), the current Net Margin % is 5.51% 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.
Malpani Pipes And Fittings Ltd manufactures a range of high-grade plastic pipes. Its products include High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipes, Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) Pipes, and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Pipes, all marketed under the brand name. The company is also engaged in the trading of granules and PVC pipes, as well as the sale of services. It distributes its products to both wholesalers and retailers. Additionally, the company supplies pipes for government projects through authorized contractors involved in local, state or federal development schemes. Also, It supplies pipes to farmers in terms of farmer welfare policies launched by the Central or State Government.
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