NSE:SPIC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.07 Med: 19.61 Max: 57.53
Current: 7.19
NSE:SPIC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66% of 250
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs NSE:SPIC: 7.19
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Net Margin % Chart
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Southern Petrochemicals 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Net Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Petrochemicals 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) has a Net Margin % of 5.09% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 19.61. Over the past decade, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 57.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries' current Net Margin % of 5.09% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 19.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 57.53. The Agriculture industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 5.09% is 23.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Petrochemicals Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Net Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #85 out of 250 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Southern Petrochemicals Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' value of 5.09% is 23.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Petrochemicals Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 57.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.61 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Southern Petrochemicals 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Net Margin % among Agriculture companies is 4.12, based on 250 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. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current Net Margin % of 5.09% is 23.5% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Petrochemicals Industries's current Net Margin % is 5.09%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 19.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹386.89, compared to a current price of ₹69.08 — trading 82.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.09%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 19.61 and 23.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 4.12. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC), the current Net Margin % is 5.09% 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹69.08 is trading 82.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹386.89.
GuruFocus considers Southern Petrochemicals Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SPIC:
Net Margin %: 5.09% (74% below median its 10-year median of 19.61)
GF Value™: ₹386.89 vs. price of ₹69.08 (82.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% above the Agriculture median (#85 of 250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SPIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Business Description
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corp Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, including urea and neem-coated urea. The company operates a large fertilizer complex in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, capable of producing substantial volumes to support agricultural productivity across India. SPIC also provides secondary and micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators to enrich soil and crop health. Its industrial by-products, such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, serve other sectors like cement and aluminum production. Revenue is majorly generated from the sale of fertilizer products through an extensive dealer network serving rural and farming communities nationwide.
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