Operating Margin

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Price: 3 584.6 INR -0.73% Market Closed

Market Cap: 155.2B INR

2.9%

Declining

by 1.3%

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

2.9%

Operating Income

₹4.3B

Revenue

₹149.7B

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

2.9%

Operating Income

₹4.3B

Revenue

₹149.7B

Peer Comparison

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
IN		BASF India Ltd NSE:BASF	155.2B INR	Loading...
ZA	S	Sasol Ltd JSE:SOL	62B Zac	Loading...
DE		Basf Se XETRA:BAS	38.8B EUR	Loading...
CN		Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co Ltd SSE:600989	160.5B CNY	Loading...
IN		Pidilite Industries Ltd NSE:PIDILITIND	1.5T INR	Loading...
ZA	O	Omnia Holdings Ltd JSE:OMN	13.9B Zac	Loading...
IN		SRF Ltd NSE:SRF	854.7B INR	Loading...
JP		Showa Denko KK TSE:4004	1.4T JPY	Loading...
JP	R	Resonac Holdings Corp XMUN:SWD	7.7B EUR	Loading...
JP		Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp TSE:4188	1.4T JPY	Loading...
JP	M	Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp F:M3C0	7.3B EUR	Loading...

Market Distribution

Min	-153 833.3%
30th Percentile	2.7%
Median	7.3%
70th Percentile	13.2%
Max	9 977%

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BASF India Ltd
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

155.2B INR

Industry

Chemicals

BASF India Ltd., a subsidiary of the German chemical conglomerate BASF SE, has woven itself into the fabric of India's industrial landscape with a multifaceted business model that echoes the intricacies of its parent company. With a diverse portfolio, BASF India operates across key sectors including chemicals, plastics, performance products, and agricultural solutions, effectively making its presence felt in both upstream and downstream activities. At the core of its operations is innovation and sustainability, as the company strives to create chemistry that adds tangible value to its customers across various industries. Central to BASF India's strategy is its robust research and development activities, which not only drive product innovation but also enhance processes, ensuring the company maintains its competitive edge in a fast-evolving market. The company's financial engine is fueled by a meticulously balanced revenue stream derived from the sale of its industrial products, catering to sectors such as automotive, construction, consumer goods, and agriculture. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, particularly in the realm of agricultural solutions, BASF India provides advanced crop protection products and solutions, which are crucial in a country with a vast agrarian economy like India. Meanwhile, its performance products segment addresses the needs of diverse markets, fostering sustainable profitability. By combining local expertise with global insights, BASF India excels in leveraging its comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network, thereby ensuring efficient delivery of its products while maintaining close customer relationships. This operational efficiency, coupled with a steadfast commitment to sustainability, underlines BASF India's enduring role as a vital cog in both the Indian and global markets.

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