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L K Mehta PolymersBOM:544366 9 Net Margin % is 2.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:544366 with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, L K Mehta Polymers ranks worse than 61.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for L K Mehta Polymers's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544366'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.05 Med: 2.15 Max: 3.19
Current: 2.15
BOM:544366's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 61.75% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs BOM:544366: 2.15
L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) 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.
L K Mehta Polymers Net Margin % Related Terms
L K Mehta Polymers Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L K Mehta Polymers'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:544366 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, L K Mehta Polymers'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.
L K Mehta Polymers Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, L K Mehta Polymers's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L K Mehta Polymers'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.
L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) has a Net Margin % of 2.35% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on L K Mehta Polymers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #975 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is L K Mehta Polymers' Net Margin % too high?
L K Mehta Polymers' current Net Margin % of 2.35% is near median its 10-year median of 2.15. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. L K Mehta Polymers' value of 2.35% is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #975 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, L K Mehta Polymers has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L K Mehta Polymers' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #975 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places L K Mehta Polymers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. L K Mehta Polymers' value of 2.35% is 40.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 3.92, L K Mehta Polymers 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. L K Mehta Polymers's current Net Margin % of 2.35% is 40.1% 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 L K Mehta Polymers 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. L K Mehta Polymers's current Net Margin % is 2.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L K Mehta Polymers stock overvalued right now?
L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) has a current Net Margin % of 2.35%. The current Net Margin % is 2.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 40.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. L K Mehta Polymers' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366), the current Net Margin % is 2.35% 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.
L K Mehta Polymers Ltd is actively involved in the trading and manufacturing of a comprehensive array of plastic products, addressing the diverse needs of its discerning customers. Its product line is sold under the brand name Super Pack. The company offers a wide range of ropes and twines, including monofilament ropes, danline ropes, tape ropes, baler twines, and packaging twine (sutli). The company is also engaged in trading and reprocessing basic raw materials like polypropylene granules and polyethylene granules for its various customers.
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