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Whirlpool of IndiaNSE:WHIRLPOOL -1.60%78 Net Margin % is 3.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 6.62. GuruFocus rates NSE:WHIRLPOOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,707.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool of India ranks better than 56.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whirlpool of India's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WHIRLPOOL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 6.62 Max: 9.14
Current: 3.66
NSE:WHIRLPOOL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.05% of 430
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 2.57
vs NSE:WHIRLPOOL: 3.66
Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) 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.
Whirlpool of India Net Margin % Related Terms
Whirlpool of India Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whirlpool of India'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:WHIRLPOOL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool of India'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.
Whirlpool of India Net Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool of India's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool of India'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.
Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) has a Net Margin % of 3.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Whirlpool of India and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 6.62. Over the past decade, Whirlpool of India's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 9.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #189 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Whirlpool of India's Net Margin % too high?
Whirlpool of India's current Net Margin % of 3.68% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 9.14. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Net Margin % is 2.57. Whirlpool of India's value of 3.68% is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #189 out of 430 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whirlpool of India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool of India's Net Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool of India ranks #189 out of 430 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Whirlpool of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.57. Whirlpool of India's value of 3.68% is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool of India's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.18 to 9.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.62 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Whirlpool of India 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Net Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 2.57, based on 430 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. Whirlpool of India's current Net Margin % of 3.68% is 43.2% 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 Whirlpool of India and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool of India's current Net Margin % is 3.68%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,707.47, compared to a current price of ₹770.75 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.68%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.62 and 43.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 2.57. Whirlpool of India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL), the current Net Margin % is 3.68% 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 Whirlpool of India (NSE:WHIRLPOOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹770.75 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,707.47.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool of India to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WHIRLPOOL:
Net Margin %: 3.68% (44% below median its 10-year median of 6.62)
GF Value™: ₹1,707.47 vs. price of ₹770.75 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#189 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WHIRLPOOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool of India Ltd is an India-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling home appliances. Its products consist of refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, water purifiers, microwave ovens, small domestic appliances, built-in appliances, and others. The company's operations predominantly comprise only one segment i.e. Home Appliances. The company also offers services to customers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market, with the rest from overseas markets.
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