Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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NSE:HSCL Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd NSE:HSCL
80 GF Score
Price ₹662.20
GF Value ₹521.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Profitability Rank?

Himadri Speciality Chemical NSE:HSCL +1.19% 80 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:HSCL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹521.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Himadri Speciality Chemical has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Himadri Speciality Chemical's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.38%. As of today, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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NSE:HSCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Himadri Speciality Chemical'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.


Himadri Speciality Chemical Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Himadri Speciality Chemical's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Himadri Speciality Chemical 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.

Himadri Speciality Chemical has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Himadri Speciality Chemical's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2918.1 / 14318.8
=20.38 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Himadri Speciality Chemical has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Good Sign:

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Himadri Speciality Chemical's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical's Profitability Rank too high?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Himadri Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Himadri Speciality Chemical's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Himadri Speciality Chemical's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical and its competitors. Himadri Speciality Chemical's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹521.56, compared to a current price of ₹662.20 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Himadri Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 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 Himadri Speciality Chemical (NSE:HSCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himadri Speciality Chemical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹662.20 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹521.56. GuruFocus considers Himadri Speciality Chemical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HSCL:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹521.56 vs. price of ₹662.20 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Himadri Speciality Chemical Business Description

Other Exchanges 500184:India
Address India Exchange Place, 2nd Floor, Ruby House 8, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 001
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is an Indian Coal Tar Pitch manufacturer with supplies to aluminium and graphite manufacturers. The company operates its business through two segments, which include Carbon Materials and chemicals; Power; and Others. Through its operating segments, the company serves coal tar pitch to various industries to help manufacture aluminum, graphite electrodes, warhead missiles, lithium-ion batteries, and sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde. Himadri also generates power through the windmills, which are marketed to the state electricity grid. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Carbon materials and chemicals segment. The group has a business presence in India, where it generates maximum revenue; and Outside India.
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