Coal IndiaNSE:COALINDIA +0.95%90 Net Margin % is 23.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 18.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:COALINDIA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹519.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Coal India ranks better than 90.77% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Coal India's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹108,392 Mil. Coal India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹464,900 Mil. Therefore, Coal India's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coal India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:COALINDIA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.66 Med: 18.57 Max: 29.43
Current: 22.85
NSE:COALINDIA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.77% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs NSE:COALINDIA: 22.85
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) 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.
Coal India Net Margin % Related Terms
Coal India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coal India'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.
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Coal India'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.
Coal India Net Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Coal India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coal India'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.
Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) has a Net Margin % of 23.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Coal India and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 18.57. Over the past decade, Coal India's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 29.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #12 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Coal India's Net Margin % too high?
Coal India's current Net Margin % of 23.32% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.66 to a high of 29.43. The Other Energy Sources industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Coal India's value of 23.32% is 700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coal India ranks #12 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coal India has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coal India's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Coal India ranks #12 out of 130 companies for Net Margin %. This places Coal India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Coal India's value of 23.32% is 700% above this benchmark. Historically, Coal India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.66 to 29.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.57 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Coal India 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Net Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.92, based on 130 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. Coal India's current Net Margin % of 23.32% is 700% 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 Coal India and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coal India's current Net Margin % is 23.32%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 18.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹519.18, compared to a current price of ₹438.90 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 23.32%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.57 and 700% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.92. Coal India's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA), the current Net Margin % is 23.32% 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 Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹438.90 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹519.18.
GuruFocus considers Coal India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:COALINDIA:
Net Margin %: 23.32% (26% above median its 10-year median of 18.57)
GF Value™: ₹519.18 vs. price of ₹438.90 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 700% above the Other Energy Sources median (#12 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:COALINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coal India Ltd is a state-owned coal mining company, which was formed when the government took over many private coal mines. Coal India is responsible for the vast majority of India's coal production. The Company is engaged in a single segment business of Coal mining.
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