Hi-Tech LubricantsKAR:HTL -3.43%78 Net Margin % is 3.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates KAR:HTL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks worse than 59.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Tech Lubricants's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:HTL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58 Med: 2.82 Max: 10.15
Current: 1.49
KAR:HTL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.76% of 917
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs KAR:HTL: 1.49
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Net Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Tech Lubricants Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) has a Net Margin % of 3.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #548 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' Net Margin % too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' current Net Margin % of 3.03% is near median its 10-year median of 2.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 3.03% is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #548 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #548 out of 917 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hi-Tech Lubricants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' value of 3.03% is 12.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Hi-Tech Lubricants 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.46, based on 917 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. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Net Margin % of 3.03% is 12.4% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Net Margin % is 3.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.60, compared to a current price of ₨45.92 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 12.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.46. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), the current Net Margin % is 3.03% 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨45.92 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.60.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:
Net Margin %: 3.03% (near median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: ₨70.60 vs. price of ₨45.92 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#548 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
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