PCBL ChemicalNSE:PCBL +0.71%92 Net Margin % is 1.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 8.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:PCBL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹371.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, PCBL Chemical ranks worse than 59.58% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PCBL Chemical's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹403 Mil. PCBL Chemical's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20,661 Mil. Therefore, PCBL Chemical's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCBL Chemical's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PCBL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 8.29 Max: 11.82
Current: 2.42
NSE:PCBL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.58% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:PCBL: 2.42
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) 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.
PCBL Chemical Net Margin % Related Terms
PCBL Chemical Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCBL Chemical'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:PCBL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCBL 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.
PCBL Chemical Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCBL Chemical's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCBL 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.
PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) has a Net Margin % of 1.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PCBL Chemical and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 8.29. Over the past decade, PCBL Chemical's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 11.82. According to the industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #945 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is PCBL Chemical's Net Margin % too high?
PCBL Chemical's current Net Margin % of 1.95% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 11.82. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. PCBL Chemical's value of 1.95% is 50.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #945 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCBL Chemical has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCBL Chemical's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCBL Chemical ranks #945 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places PCBL Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. PCBL Chemical's value of 1.95% is 50.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PCBL Chemical's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 11.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.29 vs. the industry median of 3.91, PCBL Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 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. PCBL Chemical's current Net Margin % of 1.95% is 50.1% 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 PCBL Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCBL Chemical's current Net Margin % is 1.95%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 8.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCBL Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹371.73, compared to a current price of ₹317.40 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.95%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 8.29 and 50.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. PCBL Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL), the current Net Margin % is 1.95% 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 PCBL Chemical (NSE:PCBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCBL Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹317.40 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹371.73.
GuruFocus considers PCBL Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PCBL:
Net Margin %: 1.95% (76% below median its 10-year median of 8.29)
GF Value™: ₹371.73 vs. price of ₹317.40 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% below the Chemicals median (#945 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PCBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCBL Chemical Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing of carbon black. The business activities of the entity are functioned through the segments of Carbon Black, Specialty Chemicals, and Power. Carbon black is a reinforcing filler used in rubber compounds and enhances rubber properties. Specialty Chemicals are used as a pigment in plastics, inks, coatings, and many other applications.
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