What is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Net Margin %?
Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL 88 Net Margin % is 5.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks better than 57.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.46 Med: 3.1 Max: 5.29
Current: 5.29
XPAR:EXPL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.38% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs XPAR:EXPL: 5.29
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Net Margin % Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Net Margin % Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Net Margin % of 5.29% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #676 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Net Margin % too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Net Margin % of 5.29% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 5.29% is 35.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #676 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #676 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 5.29% is 35.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 3.91, 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Net Margin % of 5.29% is 35.5% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Net Margin % is 5.29%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €281.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.29%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 35.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Net Margin % is 5.29% as of Dec. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €281.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Net Margin %: 5.29% (71% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €281.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% above the Chemicals median (#676 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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