Barflex PolyfilmsNSE:BARFLEX +0.70%18 Net Margin % is 4.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:BARFLEX with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Barflex Polyfilms ranks better than 54.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barflex Polyfilms's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BARFLEX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 9.44 Max: 15.86
Current: 4.03
NSE:BARFLEX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.1% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs NSE:BARFLEX: 4.03
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) 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.
Barflex Polyfilms Net Margin % Related Terms
Barflex Polyfilms Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Net Margin % Chart
Barflex Polyfilms Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Net Margin %
8.62
9.44
14.98
15.86
4.02
Barflex Polyfilms Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Net Margin %
8.62
9.44
14.98
15.86
4.02
NSE:BARFLEX vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barflex Polyfilms's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barflex Polyfilms'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.
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a Net Margin % of 4.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Barflex Polyfilms' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 15.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #179 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Barflex Polyfilms' Net Margin % too high?
Barflex Polyfilms' current Net Margin % of 4.02% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 15.86. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 4.02% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #179 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barflex Polyfilms has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barflex Polyfilms' Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Barflex Polyfilms ranks #179 out of 390 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Barflex Polyfilms in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Barflex Polyfilms' value of 4.02% is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Barflex Polyfilms' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 15.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Barflex Polyfilms 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.58, based on 390 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. Barflex Polyfilms's current Net Margin % of 4.02% is 12.4% 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 Barflex Polyfilms and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barflex Polyfilms's current Net Margin % is 4.02%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barflex Polyfilms stock overvalued right now?
Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX) has a current Net Margin % of 4.02%. The current Net Margin % is 4.02%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 12.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.58. Barflex Polyfilms' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Barflex Polyfilms (NSE:BARFLEX), the current Net Margin % is 4.02% 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.
Barflex Polyfilms Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of COEX films, laminates and labels. It manufacture flexible packaging material suitable for variety of industries including FMCG industry, processed foods, adhesive, engineering, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, construction industry and others. Its products include 3-layer poly films, 5-layer poly films, laminates, vacuum pouches, 5-layer bulk liners and PVC shrink labels. It has single operating segment being manufacture and sale of flexible packaging material.
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