Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 Net Margin % is 36.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 22.58. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 92.05% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Tianqi Lithium's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $272 Mil. Tianqi Lithium's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $744 Mil. Therefore, Tianqi Lithium's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TQLCF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -123.61 Med: 22.58 Max: 59.64
Current: 17.33
TQLCF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.05% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs TQLCF: 17.33
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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.
Tianqi Lithium Net Margin % Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Net Margin % of 36.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 22.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #126 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Net Margin % too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Net Margin % of 36.58% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 22.58. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Tianqi Lithium's value of 36.58% is 840.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #126 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #126 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Tianqi Lithium in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Tianqi Lithium's value of 36.58% is 840.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.58 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Tianqi Lithium 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 1,585 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Net Margin % of 36.58% is 840.4% 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 Tianqi Lithium 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Net Margin % is 36.58%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 22.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 36.58%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 22.58 and 840.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Net Margin % is 36.58% 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Net Margin %: 36.58% (62% above median its 10-year median of 22.58)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 840.4% above the Chemicals median (#126 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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