The historical rank and industry rank for Prakash Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PRAKASH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96 Med: 7.19 Max: 15.03
Current: 9.58
NSE:PRAKASH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.18% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs NSE:PRAKASH: 9.58
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) 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.
Prakash Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Prakash Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prakash Industries'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:PRAKASH vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prakash Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash Industries'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.
Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) has a Net Margin % of 10.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Prakash Industries and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 7.19. Over the past decade, Prakash Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.96 to 15.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #85 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Prakash Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Prakash Industries' current Net Margin % of 10.14% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 15.03. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Prakash Industries' value of 10.14% is 445.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #85 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Prakash Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Industries' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prakash Industries ranks #85 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places Prakash Industries in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Prakash Industries' value of 10.14% is 445.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Prakash Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.96 to 15.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Prakash Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. Prakash Industries's current Net Margin % of 10.14% is 445.2% 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 Prakash Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prakash Industries's current Net Margin % is 10.14%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹144.30, compared to a current price of ₹142.97 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.14%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 445.2% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Prakash Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH), the current Net Margin % is 10.14% 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 Prakash Industries (NSE:PRAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹142.97 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹144.30.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PRAKASH:
Net Margin %: 10.14% (41% above median its 10-year median of 7.19)
GF Value™: ₹144.30 vs. price of ₹142.97 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 445.2% above the Steel median (#85 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PRAKASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Industries Ltd is an integrated steel and power company, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of high-quality iron and steel products such as sponge iron, wire rods, TMT bars, and ferroalloys. The company operates an integrated steel plant in Chhattisgarh, utilizing cutting-edge coal-based sponge iron production techniques. Additionally, the company has forward integration with facilities producing value-added steel products and operates a captive power generation plant, making it self-reliant in energy needs. Focused on innovation, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth, the company delivers competitive products while expanding its footprint across India's steel and power sectors.
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