Prolife IndustriesNSE:PROLIFE +4.99%61 Net Margin % is 3.21% as of Mar. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:PROLIFE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹167.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Prolife Industries ranks better than 70.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prolife Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PROLIFE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 7.2 Max: 15.42
Current: 8.43
NSE:PROLIFE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.55% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs NSE:PROLIFE: 8.43
Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) 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.
Prolife Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Prolife Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prolife 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Prolife 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.
Prolife Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Prolife Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prolife 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.
Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) has a Net Margin % of 3.21% as of Mar. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Prolife Industries and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 7.20. Over the past decade, Prolife Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 15.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #467 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Prolife Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Prolife Industries' current Net Margin % of 3.21% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 15.42. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Prolife Industries' value of 3.21% is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #467 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prolife Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prolife Industries' Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Prolife Industries ranks #467 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Prolife Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Prolife Industries' value of 3.21% is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Prolife Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 15.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Prolife Industries 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. Prolife Industries's current Net Margin % of 3.21% is 17.8% 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 Prolife Industries 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. Prolife Industries's current Net Margin % is 3.21%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prolife Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹167.09, compared to a current price of ₹75.80 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.21%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 17.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Prolife Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE), the current Net Margin % is 3.21% as of Mar. 2025. 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 Prolife Industries (NSE:PROLIFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prolife Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹75.80 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹167.09.
GuruFocus considers Prolife Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PROLIFE:
Net Margin %: 3.21% (55% below median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: ₹167.09 vs. price of ₹75.80 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Chemicals median (#467 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PROLIFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prolife Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing of intermediates for dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and others. Its products include Dihydro Thio Para Toluidine Sulfonic Acid, Amino Methyl Phenoxy Sulfonic Acid, and others. The company derives revenue from both domestic and overseas markets, which are considered different geographical segments.
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