Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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NSE:MADRASFERT Madras Fertilizers Ltd NSE:MADRASFERT
69 GF Score
Price ₹65.56
GF Value ₹264.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Madras Fertilizers Profitability Rank?

Madras Fertilizers NSE:MADRASFERT +0.08% 69 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:MADRASFERT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹264.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Madras Fertilizers has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Madras Fertilizers's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.61%. As of today, Madras Fertilizers's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Madras Fertilizers Profitability Rank Related Terms


NSE:MADRASFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Madras Fertilizers'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.


Madras Fertilizers Profitability Rank vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Madras Fertilizers's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Madras Fertilizers's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Madras Fertilizers 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.

Madras Fertilizers has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Madras Fertilizers'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 )
=322.2 / 6992.1
=4.61 %

* 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

Madras Fertilizers 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.

Warning Sign:

Madras Fertilizers Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -41.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Madras Fertilizers' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Madras Fertilizers' Profitability Rank too high?
Madras Fertilizers' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Madras Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Madras Fertilizers' Profitability Rank compare to CTVA and CF?
Madras Fertilizers' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, Madras Fertilizers' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Agriculture 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 Madras Fertilizers and its competitors. Madras Fertilizers's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Madras Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹264.36, compared to a current price of ₹65.56 — trading 75.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Madras Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Madras Fertilizers (NSE:MADRASFERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Madras Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹65.56 is trading 75.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹264.36. GuruFocus considers Madras Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:MADRASFERT:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹264.36 vs. price of ₹65.56 (75.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Madras Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 590134:India
Address Post Bag No. 2, Manali, Chennai, TN, IND, 600068
Madras Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of ammonia, urea, and complex fertilizers. It is also engaged in manufacturing bio-fertilizers and marketing fertilizers and agrochemicals under the brand name Vijay. The company operates through the manufacture and sale of fertilizers segment. It also provides biofertilizers, including Azospirillum for paddy, plantation crops, and other crops; Rhizobium for groundnuts and pulses; and Phosphor Bacteria and NP Bio for various crops.
69GF Score

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