Colorado PeinturesCAS:COL -0.63%66 Net Margin % is 11.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates CAS:COL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD55.03 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Colorado Peintures ranks better than 78.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colorado Peintures's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:COL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79 Med: 7.23 Max: 10.49
Current: 10.49
CAS:COL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.36% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs CAS:COL: 10.49
Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) 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.
Colorado Peintures Net Margin % Related Terms
Colorado Peintures Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colorado Peintures'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Colorado Peintures'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.
Colorado Peintures Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Colorado Peintures's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colorado Peintures'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.
Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) has a Net Margin % of 11.37% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Colorado Peintures and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 7.23. Over the past decade, Colorado Peintures' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.79 to 10.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #343 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Colorado Peintures' Net Margin % too high?
Colorado Peintures' current Net Margin % of 11.37% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 7.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 10.49. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Colorado Peintures' value of 11.37% is 192.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #343 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colorado Peintures has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colorado Peintures' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #343 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Colorado Peintures in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Colorado Peintures' value of 11.37% is 192.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Colorado Peintures' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.79 to 10.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Colorado Peintures 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 3.89, based on 1,585 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. Colorado Peintures's current Net Margin % of 11.37% is 192.3% 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 Colorado Peintures and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colorado Peintures's current Net Margin % is 11.37%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colorado Peintures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD55.03, compared to a current price of MAD78.89 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.37%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 192.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Colorado Peintures' overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL), the current Net Margin % is 11.37% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MAD78.89 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MAD55.03.
GuruFocus considers Colorado Peintures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:COL:
Net Margin %: 11.37% (57% above median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: MAD55.03 vs. price of MAD78.89 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.3% above the Chemicals median (#343 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:COL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colorado Peintures is engaged in the production of architectural paints, coatings as well as decorative paints. The company provides interior paints, exterior paints, automotive refinish, tinting machine, and industrial coatings.
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