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Lotte Chemical PakistanKAR:LOTCHEM -0.58%76 Net Margin % is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨20.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks better than 57.7% on this metric.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Net Margin % Related Terms
Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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:LOTCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a Net Margin % of 11.90% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 10.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #670 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Net Margin % too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 11.90% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 10.09. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 11.90% is 180% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #670 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #670 out of 1584 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Lotte Chemical Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 11.90% is 180% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 10.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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 4.25, based on 1,584 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 11.90% is 180% 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Net Margin % is 11.90%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨20.34, compared to a current price of ₨27.51 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.90%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 180% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.25. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current Net Margin % is 11.90% as of Jun. 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨27.51 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨20.34.
GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:
Net Margin %: 11.90% (104% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: ₨20.34 vs. price of ₨27.51 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180% above the Chemicals median (#670 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LOTCHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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