AtulNSE:ATUL +0.88%90 Net Margin % is 12.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 10.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:ATUL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹8,287.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Atul ranks better than 79.26% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Atul's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,102 Mil. Atul's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16,700 Mil. Therefore, Atul's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atul's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ATUL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.92 Med: 10.86 Max: 17.83
Current: 10.81
NSE:ATUL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.26% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:ATUL: 10.81
Atul (NSE:ATUL) 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.
Atul Net Margin % Related Terms
Atul Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atul'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.
NSE:ATUL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Atul'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.
Atul Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Atul's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atul'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.
Atul (NSE:ATUL) has a Net Margin % of 12.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Atul and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 10.86. Over the past decade, Atul's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 17.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Atul ranks #329 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Atul's Net Margin % too high?
Atul's current Net Margin % of 12.58% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.92 to a high of 17.83. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Atul's value of 12.58% is 222.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atul ranks #329 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atul has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atul's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Atul ranks #329 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Atul in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Atul's value of 12.58% is 222.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Atul's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.92 to 17.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Atul 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. Atul's current Net Margin % of 12.58% is 222.2% 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 Atul 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. Atul's current Net Margin % is 12.58%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 10.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atul stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atul (NSE:ATUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹8,287.90, compared to a current price of ₹6,670.50 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.58%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 222.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Atul's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Atul (NSE:ATUL), the current Net Margin % is 12.58% 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 Atul (NSE:ATUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atul stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹6,670.50 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹8,287.90.
GuruFocus considers Atul to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ATUL:
Net Margin %: 12.58% (16% above median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: ₹8,287.90 vs. price of ₹6,670.50 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 222.2% above the Chemicals median (#329 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ATUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atul Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The firm's segments are based on its product types. The Performance and other chemicals segment, which generates the majority of its revenue, sells Adhesion promoters, Bulk chemicals, Epoxy resins, Hardeners, Intermediates, and Textile dyes. The Life science chemicals segment sells crop protection products including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. The segment also sells pharmaceuticals used to treat depression, diabetes, infections, and cardiovascular diseases. The Others segment includes Agribiotech, Food products, Services, and others. Geographically, the company generates almost half of its revenue in India and the rest from regions outside India.
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