Engro Polymer & ChemicalsKAR:EPCL +0.32%52 Net Margin % is 1.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks worse than 80.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:EPCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5 Med: 10.38 Max: 21.51
Current: -3.28
KAR:EPCL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 80.01% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs KAR:EPCL: -3.28
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) 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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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.
KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Net Margin % of 1.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1269 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.38. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 1.67% is 57.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1269 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1269 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 1.67% is 57.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Net Margin % of 1.67% is 57.2% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.26, compared to a current price of ₨34.32 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.67%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 57.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 12 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Net Margin % is 1.67% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨34.32 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.26.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
Net Margin %: 1.67% (84% below median its 10-year median of 10.38)
GF Value™: ₨46.26 vs. price of ₨34.32 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% below the Chemicals median (#1269 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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