The historical rank and industry rank for Responsive Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RESPONIND'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 4.15 Max: 14.84
Current: 10.65
NSE:RESPONIND's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.75% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs NSE:RESPONIND: 10.65
Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) 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.
Responsive Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Responsive Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Responsive 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:RESPONIND vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Responsive 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.
Responsive Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Responsive Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Responsive 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.
Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) has a Net Margin % of 5.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Responsive Industries and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Responsive Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Responsive Industries ranks #336 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Responsive Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Responsive Industries' current Net Margin % of 5.30% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 14.84. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Responsive Industries' value of 5.30% is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Responsive Industries ranks #336 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Responsive Industries has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Responsive Industries' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Responsive Industries ranks #336 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Responsive Industries in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Responsive Industries' value of 5.30% is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Responsive Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 14.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Responsive 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Responsive Industries's current Net Margin % of 5.30% is 36.2% 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 Responsive Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Responsive Industries's current Net Margin % is 5.30%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Responsive Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹288.83, compared to a current price of ₹193.48 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.30%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 36.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Responsive Industries' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND), the current Net Margin % is 5.30% 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 Responsive Industries (NSE:RESPONIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Responsive Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹193.48 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹288.83.
GuruFocus considers Responsive Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RESPONIND:
Net Margin %: 5.30% (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: ₹288.83 vs. price of ₹193.48 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Chemicals median (#336 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RESPONIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Responsive Industries Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based products. The Company produces and supplies products, including vinyl flooring, synthetic leather/ ropes, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT-SPC, waterproofing membranes (PVC covers). Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from India. It serves hospitality, transportation, healthcare, IT and telecom, retail, sports infrastructure, education, and real estate.
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