DHA:BATBC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.01 Med: 17.84 Max: 21.22
Current: 6.01
DHA:BATBC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.5% of 48
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs DHA:BATBC: 6.01
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) 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.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Net Margin % Related Terms
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co 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.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Net Margin % Chart
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Annual Data
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co'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.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Net Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co'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.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) has a Net Margin % of 14.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 17.84. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.01 to 21.22. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co ranks #30 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Net Margin % too high?
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's current Net Margin % of 14.62% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.01 to a high of 21.22. The Tobacco Products industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's value of 14.62% is 101.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co ranks #30 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's Net Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co ranks #30 out of 48 companies for Net Margin %. This places British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's value of 14.62% is 101.8% above this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.01 to 21.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.84 vs. the industry median of 7.25, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.25, based on 48 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. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's current Net Margin % of 14.62% is 101.8% 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's current Net Margin % is 14.62%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 17.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT309.31, compared to a current price of BDT217.50 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.62%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.84 and 101.8% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.25. British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC), the current Net Margin % is 14.62% 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 British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co (DHA:BATBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT217.50 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT309.31.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BATBC:
Net Margin %: 14.62% (18% below median its 10-year median of 17.84)
GF Value™: BDT309.31 vs. price of BDT217.50 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.8% above the Tobacco Products median (#30 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BATBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Business Description
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cigarettes in Bangladesh. It manufactures and markets brands including Benson & Hedges, John Player Gold Leaf, John Player Series, Capstan, Lucky Strike, Star, Royals, Derby, Pilot, and Hollywood.
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