Himadri Speciality ChemicalNSE:HSCL +2.28%79 Net Margin % is 15.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 10.64. GuruFocus rates NSE:HSCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹488.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks better than 90.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himadri Speciality Chemical's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HSCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 10.64 Max: 16.13
Current: 16.12
NSE:HSCL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.03% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs NSE:HSCL: 16.12
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) 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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Net Margin % Related Terms
Himadri Speciality Chemical Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:HSCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) has a Net Margin % of 15.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 10.64. Over the past decade, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 16.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #158 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical's Net Margin % too high?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Net Margin % of 15.59% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 10.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 16.13. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 15.59% is 300.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #158 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Himadri Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Himadri Speciality Chemical ranks #158 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Himadri Speciality Chemical in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Himadri Speciality Chemical's value of 15.59% is 300.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Himadri Speciality Chemical's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 16.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.64 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Himadri Speciality Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 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. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Net Margin % of 15.59% is 300.8% 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Net Margin % is 15.59%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 10.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹488.45, compared to a current price of ₹678.10 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.59%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 10.64 and 300.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Himadri Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL), the current Net Margin % is 15.59% 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹678.10 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹488.45.
GuruFocus considers Himadri Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HSCL:
Net Margin %: 15.59% (47% above median its 10-year median of 10.64)
GF Value™: ₹488.45 vs. price of ₹678.10 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300.8% above the Chemicals median (#158 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is an Indian Coal Tar Pitch manufacturer with supplies to aluminium and graphite manufacturers. The company operates its business through two segments, which include Carbon Materials and chemicals; Power; and Others. Through its operating segments, the company serves coal tar pitch to various industries to help manufacture aluminum, graphite electrodes, warhead missiles, lithium-ion batteries, and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde. Himadri also generates power through the windmills, which are marketed to the state electricity grid. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Carbon materials and chemicals segment. The group has a business presence in India, where it generates maximum revenue; and Outside India.
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