Chemfab AlkaliesNSE:CHEMFAB -2.06%73 Net Margin % is 0.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHEMFAB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹550.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Chemfab Alkalies ranks worse than 75.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemfab Alkalies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CHEMFAB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.5 Med: 9.32 Max: 19.5
Current: -1.1
NSE:CHEMFAB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 75.95% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:CHEMFAB: -1.10
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) 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.
Chemfab Alkalies Net Margin % Related Terms
Chemfab Alkalies Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemfab Alkalies'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:CHEMFAB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemfab Alkalies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) has a Net Margin % of 0.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chemfab Alkalies and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 9.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1200 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Chemfab Alkalies' Net Margin % too high?
Chemfab Alkalies' current Net Margin % of 0.65% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 9.32. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 0.65% is 83.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1200 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemfab Alkalies has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemfab Alkalies' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1200 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chemfab Alkalies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 0.65% is 83.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Chemfab Alkalies has consistently been below 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 1,580 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Net Margin % of 0.65% is 83.4% below 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 Chemfab Alkalies 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Net Margin % is 0.65%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemfab Alkalies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹550.78, compared to a current price of ₹361.60 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.65%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 83.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Chemfab Alkalies' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB), the current Net Margin % is 0.65% 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹361.60 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹550.78.
GuruFocus considers Chemfab Alkalies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHEMFAB:
Net Margin %: 0.65% (93% below median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: ₹550.78 vs. price of ₹361.60 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% below the Chemicals median (#1200 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHEMFAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemfab Alkalies Ltd is a chemical company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Caustic Soda Lye, Caustic Soda Flakes, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite or Bleach Liquor. The company's operating segment includes Chemicals and related Products/Services and PVC-O Pipes. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemicals and related Products/Services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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