Carbacid InvestmentsNAI:CARB -0.84%90 Net Margin % is 47.62% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 46.98. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 98.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carbacid Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CARB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.81 Med: 46.98 Max: 52.79
Current: 48.37
NAI:CARB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 98.92% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs NAI:CARB: 48.37
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) 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.
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Carbacid Investments Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.
NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Net Margin % of 47.62% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.98. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' Net Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 52.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #17 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Carbacid Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Net Margin % of 47.62% is near median its 10-year median of 46.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.81 to a high of 52.79. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Carbacid Investments' value of 47.62% is 1114.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #17 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #17 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Carbacid Investments' value of 47.62% is 1114.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own Net Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 52.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.98 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Carbacid Investments 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 3.92, based on 1,576 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. Carbacid Investments's current Net Margin % of 47.62% is 1114.8% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current Net Margin % is 47.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.03, compared to a current price of KES35.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 47.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.98 and 1114.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Net Margin % is 47.62% as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES35.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.03.
GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:
Net Margin %: 47.62% (near median its 10-year median of 46.98)
GF Value™: KES22.03 vs. price of KES35.40 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1114.8% above the Chemicals median (#17 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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