Poddar PigmentsNSE:PODDARMENT -0.77%77 Net Margin % is 4.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates NSE:PODDARMENT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹350.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Poddar Pigments ranks better than 50.19% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Poddar Pigments's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹47 Mil. Poddar Pigments's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,005 Mil. Therefore, Poddar Pigments's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poddar Pigments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PODDARMENT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94 Med: 6.18 Max: 9.19
Current: 3.94
NSE:PODDARMENT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.19% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:PODDARMENT: 3.94
Poddar Pigments (NSE:PODDARMENT) 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.
Poddar Pigments Net Margin % Related Terms
Poddar Pigments Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poddar Pigments'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:PODDARMENT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Poddar Pigments'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.
Poddar Pigments Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Poddar Pigments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poddar Pigments'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.
Poddar Pigments (NSE:PODDARMENT) has a Net Margin % of 4.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Poddar Pigments and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, Poddar Pigments' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Poddar Pigments ranks #787 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Poddar Pigments' Net Margin % too high?
Poddar Pigments' current Net Margin % of 4.72% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 9.19. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Poddar Pigments' value of 4.72% is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poddar Pigments ranks #787 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poddar Pigments has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poddar Pigments' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Poddar Pigments ranks #787 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Poddar Pigments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Poddar Pigments' value of 4.72% is 20.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Poddar Pigments' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.94 to 9.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Poddar Pigments 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 3.91, based on 1,580 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. Poddar Pigments's current Net Margin % of 4.72% is 20.9% 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 Poddar Pigments 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. Poddar Pigments's current Net Margin % is 4.72%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poddar Pigments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poddar Pigments (NSE:PODDARMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹350.13, compared to a current price of ₹246.88 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.72%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 20.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Poddar Pigments' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Poddar Pigments (NSE:PODDARMENT), the current Net Margin % is 4.72% 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 Poddar Pigments (NSE:PODDARMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poddar Pigments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹246.88 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹350.13.
GuruFocus considers Poddar Pigments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PODDARMENT:
Net Margin %: 4.72% (24% below median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: ₹350.13 vs. price of ₹246.88 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Chemicals median (#787 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PODDARMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poddar Pigments Ltd is an India-based company that manufactures color and additive masterbatches for dope dyeing of polypropylene, nylon, and polyester multifilament yarn, fibers. The company's product category includes Masterbatch for Man-Made Fiber, Masterbatches for Plastic Applications, and Functional and Additive Masterbatches. The company generates all of its revenue from the sale of products, Geographically the company derives the majority of its revenue from India.
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