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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (NSE:MRPL) 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.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Net Margin % Related Terms
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals 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.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Net Margin % Chart
NSE:MRPL vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals'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.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
* 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.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (NSE:MRPL) has a Net Margin % of 2.47% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals ranks #499 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' Net Margin % too high?
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' current Net Margin % of 2.47% is near median its 10-year median of 2.31. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 4.04. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' value of 2.47% is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals ranks #499 out of 929 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' Net Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals ranks #499 out of 929 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.04. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' value of 2.47% is 38.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.04, based on 929 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. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals's current Net Margin % of 2.47% is 38.9% 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 Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals's current Net Margin % is 2.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (NSE:MRPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹184.42, compared to a current price of ₹167.01 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 38.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.04. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (NSE:MRPL), the current Net Margin % is 2.47% as of Jun. 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 Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (NSE:MRPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹167.01 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹184.42.
GuruFocus considers Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MRPL:
Net Margin %: 2.47% (near median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: ₹184.42 vs. price of ₹167.01 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#499 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MRPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd are engaged in the manufacturing of Refined Petroleum Products. It generates revenue from High speed Diesel (HSD) and Motor Spirit (MS). Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India. It has Petroleum Products as single reportable segment.
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