LMWNSE:LMW +0.86%85 Net Margin % is 6.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:LMW with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14,267.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, LMW ranks worse than 52.71% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LMW's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹637 Mil. LMW's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,332 Mil. Therefore, LMW's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LMW's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LMW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 6.44 Max: 8.34
Current: 4.08
NSE:LMW's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.71% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs NSE:LMW: 4.08
LMW (NSE:LMW) 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.
LMW Net Margin % Related Terms
LMW Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LMW'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, LMW'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.
LMW Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LMW's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LMW'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.
LMW (NSE:LMW) has a Net Margin % of 6.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LMW and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, LMW's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 8.34. According to the industry distribution chart, LMW ranks #1602 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is LMW's Net Margin % too high?
LMW's current Net Margin % of 6.83% is near median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 8.34. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. LMW's value of 6.83% is 50.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LMW ranks #1602 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LMW has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LMW's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LMW ranks #1602 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places LMW in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. LMW's value of 6.83% is 50.4% above this benchmark. Historically, LMW's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 8.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 4.54, LMW 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. LMW's current Net Margin % of 6.83% is 50.4% 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 LMW and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LMW's current Net Margin % is 6.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LMW stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LMW (NSE:LMW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14,267.19, compared to a current price of ₹16,146.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 50.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. LMW's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 LMW (NSE:LMW), the current Net Margin % is 6.83% 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 LMW (NSE:LMW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LMW stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹16,146.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14,267.19.
GuruFocus considers LMW to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LMW:
Net Margin %: 6.83% (near median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: ₹14,267.19 vs. price of ₹16,146.00 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1602 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LMW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LMW Ltd provides Indian textile mills with the latest Spinning Technology. It caters to the domestic market as well as exports products to the Asian and Oceanic regions. The company has three reportable segments namely Textile Machinery Division, the Machine Tool Division / Foundry and the Advanced Technology Centre. The company operates in two principal geographical area, India (country of domicile) and outside India.
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