Archean Chemical IndustriesNSE:ACI -1.38%76 Net Margin % is 4.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 15.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:ACI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹618.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Archean Chemical Industries ranks better than 76.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archean Chemical Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ACI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.98 Med: 15.6 Max: 26.57
Current: 9.84
NSE:ACI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.23% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:ACI: 9.84
Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) 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.
Archean Chemical Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Archean Chemical Industries 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Archean Chemical Industries'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.
Archean Chemical Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archean Chemical Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archean Chemical Industries'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.
Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) has a Net Margin % of 4.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Archean Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 15.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #377 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Archean Chemical Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Archean Chemical Industries' current Net Margin % of 4.46% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 15.60. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 4.46% is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #377 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archean Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archean Chemical Industries' Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #377 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Archean Chemical Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 4.46% is 14.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.60 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Archean Chemical Industries 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 3.91, 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. Archean Chemical Industries's current Net Margin % of 4.46% is 14.2% 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 Archean Chemical Industries 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. Archean Chemical Industries's current Net Margin % is 4.46%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 15.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archean Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹618.56, compared to a current price of ₹522.50 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.46%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 15.60 and 14.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Archean Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI), the current Net Margin % is 4.46% 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹522.50 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹618.56.
GuruFocus considers Archean Chemical Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ACI:
Net Margin %: 4.46% (71% below median its 10-year median of 15.60)
GF Value™: ₹618.56 vs. price of ₹522.50 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% above the Chemicals median (#377 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ACI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archean Chemical Industries Ltd is a specialty marine chemicals company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Marine Chemicals. Its activities include the production of industrial salt, bromine, and sulphate of potash (SOP) from natural sea brine. The company generates the majority of its revenue from overseas markets and the rest from India.
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