Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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DHA:GHCL Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd DHA:GHCL
59 GF Score
Price BDT20.90
GF Value BDT4.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Global Heavy Chemicals Profitability Rank?

Global Heavy Chemicals DHA:GHCL +0.48% 59 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates DHA:GHCL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT4.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Global Heavy Chemicals has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Global Heavy Chemicals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -112.65%. As of today, Global Heavy Chemicals's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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DHA:GHCL vs DOW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Global Heavy Chemicals's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Global Heavy Chemicals Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Heavy Chemicals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Heavy Chemicals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Global Heavy Chemicals Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Global Heavy Chemicals has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Global Heavy Chemicals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-15.951 / 14.16
=-112.65 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Global Heavy Chemicals has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Global Heavy Chemicals and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Global Heavy Chemicals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals' Profitability Rank too high?
Global Heavy Chemicals' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Global Heavy Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Heavy Chemicals' Profitability Rank compare to DOW?
Global Heavy Chemicals' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Global Heavy Chemicals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Global Heavy Chemicals and its competitors. Global Heavy Chemicals's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Heavy Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT4.96, compared to a current price of BDT20.90 — trading 321.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Global Heavy Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Global Heavy Chemicals (DHA:GHCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Heavy Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT20.90 is trading 321.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT4.96. GuruFocus considers Global Heavy Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:GHCL:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: BDT4.96 vs. price of BDT20.90 (321.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:GHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Heavy Chemicals Business Description

Address 37, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
Global Heavy Chemicals Ltd is Bangladesh-Based a chemical manufacturing company. The principal business activity of the company is to manufacture and distribute Sodium hydroxide, Chlorine and other chemical products. Its product portfolio includes certain brands for retail purposes such as Clotech Liquid Bleach, Tuffclean Tiles Cleaner and others.
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