Crop Life ScienceNSE:CLSL 58 Net Margin % is 4.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLSL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹54.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Agriculture companies, Crop Life Science ranks worse than 60.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crop Life Science's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CLSL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39 Med: 3.03 Max: 3.2
Current: 3.2
NSE:CLSL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.24% of 249
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 4.19
vs NSE:CLSL: 3.20
Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) 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.
Crop Life Science Net Margin % Related Terms
Crop Life Science Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crop Life Science'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:CLSL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Crop Life Science'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.
Crop Life Science Net Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Crop Life Science's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crop Life Science'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.
Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) has a Net Margin % of 4.11% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Crop Life Science and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 3.03. Over the past decade, Crop Life Science's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.39 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #150 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Crop Life Science's Net Margin % too high?
Crop Life Science's current Net Margin % of 4.11% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 3.20. The Agriculture industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Crop Life Science's value of 4.11% is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #150 out of 249 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crop Life Science has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crop Life Science's Net Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #150 out of 249 companies for Net Margin %. This places Crop Life Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.19. Crop Life Science's value of 4.11% is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Crop Life Science's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.39 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 4.19, Crop Life Science 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Net Margin % among Agriculture companies is 4.19, based on 249 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. Crop Life Science's current Net Margin % of 4.11% is 1.9% 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 Crop Life Science and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crop Life Science's current Net Margin % is 4.11%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crop Life Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹54.88, compared to a current price of ₹43.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.11%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 1.9% below the Agriculture industry median of 4.19. Crop Life Science's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL), the current Net Margin % is 4.11% 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹43.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹54.88.
GuruFocus considers Crop Life Science to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CLSL:
Net Margin %: 4.11% (36% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: ₹54.88 vs. price of ₹43.00 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Agriculture median (#150 of 249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CLSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crop Life Science Ltd manufactures and distributes a broad range of crop protection chemicals, including pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, micro fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, plant growth regulators, and soil plant health products. The company operates its manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, leveraging technology to maintain quality standards. It serves agricultural markets within India and exports to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Sudan. Segments include Agro chemicals and Agro trade. Revenue is generated through the sale of its agricultural chemicals and related products to farmers, distributors, and agri-businesses.
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