Crown Paints KenyaNAI:CRWN -8.02%69 Net Margin % is 5.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates NAI:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES52.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Crown Paints Kenya ranks better than 60.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Paints Kenya's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CRWN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.23 Med: 3.9 Max: 7.24
Current: 5.93
NAI:CRWN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.91% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs NAI:CRWN: 5.93
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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.
Crown Paints Kenya Net Margin % Related Terms
Crown Paints Kenya Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Paints Kenya'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:CRWN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown Paints Kenya's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) has a Net Margin % of 5.93% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #618 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's Net Margin % too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current Net Margin % of 5.93% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.90. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 5.93% is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #618 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #618 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Crown Paints Kenya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 5.93% is 52.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Crown Paints Kenya 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 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current Net Margin % of 5.93% is 52.4% 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Paints Kenya's current Net Margin % is 5.93%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES52.76, compared to a current price of KES60.25 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.93%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 52.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), the current Net Margin % is 5.93% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES60.25 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES52.76.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
Net Margin %: 5.93% (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.90)
GF Value™: KES52.76 vs. price of KES60.25 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Chemicals median (#618 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
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