Lords Chloro AlkaliNSE:LORDSCHLO -0.47%59 Operating Margin % is 9.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates NSE:LORDSCHLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹204.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks better than 74.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LORDSCHLO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69 Med: 9.3 Max: 25.78
Current: 12.02
NSE:LORDSCHLO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.3% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.015
vs NSE:LORDSCHLO: 12.02
Lords Chloro Alkali's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Lords Chloro Alkali Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lords Chloro Alkali Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating 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:LORDSCHLO vs DOW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Lords Chloro Alkali Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Lords Chloro Alkali (NSE:LORDSCHLO) has a Operating Margin % of 9.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lords Chloro Alkali and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #406 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % too high?
Lords Chloro Alkali's current Operating Margin % of 9.69% is near median its 10-year median of 9.30. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Lords Chloro Alkali's value of 9.69% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #406 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lords Chloro Alkali has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Chloro Alkali's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lords Chloro Alkali ranks #406 out of 1580 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lords Chloro Alkali in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Lords Chloro Alkali's value of 9.69% is 61.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Lords Chloro Alkali 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 Operating Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lords Chloro Alkali's current Operating Margin % of 9.69% is 61.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lords Chloro Alkali and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Chloro Alkali's current Operating Margin % is 9.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Chloro Alkali stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Chloro Alkali (NSE:LORDSCHLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹204.16, compared to a current price of ₹133.16 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 61.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Lords Chloro Alkali's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lords Chloro Alkali (NSE:LORDSCHLO), the current Operating Margin % is 9.69% 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 Lords Chloro Alkali (NSE:LORDSCHLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Chloro Alkali stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.16 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹204.16.
GuruFocus considers Lords Chloro Alkali to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LORDSCHLO:
Operating Margin %: 9.69% (near median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: ₹204.16 vs. price of ₹133.16 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Chemicals median (#406 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LORDSCHLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd is engaged in manufacturing caustic soda and other chemicals. The company's products include caustic soda, liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid, calcium hypo chloride- bleach liquor, stable bleaching powder, trichloroethylene, and hydrogen gas. The company supplies its products predominantly to the paper, soap, dyes, chemicals, and plastic industries based in the western parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
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