Deccan CementsNSE:DECCANCE +1.58%60 Net Margin % is 2.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 6.92. GuruFocus rates NSE:DECCANCE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹535.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Deccan Cements ranks worse than 50.49% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Deccan Cements's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹47 Mil. Deccan Cements's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,139 Mil. Therefore, Deccan Cements's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deccan Cements's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DECCANCE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 6.92 Max: 15.21
Current: 4.5
NSE:DECCANCE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.49% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs NSE:DECCANCE: 4.50
Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) 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.
Deccan Cements Net Margin % Related Terms
Deccan Cements Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deccan Cements'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:DECCANCE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Deccan Cements's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) has a Net Margin % of 2.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Deccan Cements and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 6.92. Over the past decade, Deccan Cements' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.43 to 15.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #205 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Deccan Cements' Net Margin % too high?
Deccan Cements' current Net Margin % of 2.21% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 6.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 15.21. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Deccan Cements' value of 2.21% is 51.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #205 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deccan Cements has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deccan Cements' Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #205 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Deccan Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Deccan Cements' value of 2.21% is 51.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Deccan Cements' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.43 to 15.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.92 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Deccan Cements 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 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. Deccan Cements's current Net Margin % of 2.21% is 51.1% 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 Deccan Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deccan Cements's current Net Margin % is 2.21%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 6.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deccan Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹535.23, compared to a current price of ₹590.75 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.21%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 6.92 and 51.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Deccan Cements' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE), the current Net Margin % is 2.21% 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹590.75 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹535.23.
GuruFocus considers Deccan Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DECCANCE:
Net Margin %: 2.21% (68% below median its 10-year median of 6.92)
GF Value™: ₹535.23 vs. price of ₹590.75 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% below the Building Materials median (#205 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DECCANCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deccan Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cement in India. In addition, it is also engaged in the generation of electricity. Its power division includes Thermal, Hydel, and Wind. The The company operates in a single product segment and the product is a generic one with small variations in the form of OPC, PPC, SRC, speciality chemicals etc.
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