Bata IndiaBOM:500043 -0.36%78 Pretax Margin % is 0.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates BOM:500043 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,396.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata India ranks better than 59.19% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Bata India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹38 Mil. Bata India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,276 Mil. Therefore, Bata India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bata India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500043'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.83 Med: 11.15 Max: 16.31
Current: 5.18
BOM:500043's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.19% of 1034
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.505
vs BOM:500043: 5.18
Bata India (BOM:500043) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bata India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bata India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bata India's Pretax 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.
BOM:500043 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata India's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Bata India Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bata India's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Bata India (BOM:500043) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.46% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bata India and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #422 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Bata India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bata India's current Pretax Margin % of 0.46% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 11.15. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Bata India's value of 0.46% is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bata India ranks #422 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bata India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata India's Pretax Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #422 out of 1034 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Bata India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Bata India's value of 0.46% is 86.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Bata India has consistently been below 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 Pretax Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.51, based on 1,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bata India's current Pretax Margin % of 0.46% is 86.9% below 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bata India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bata India's current Pretax Margin % is 0.46%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India (BOM:500043) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,396.52, compared to a current price of ₹696.80 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.46%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 86.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.51. Bata India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bata India (BOM:500043), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.46% 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 Bata India (BOM:500043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹696.80 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,396.52.
GuruFocus considers Bata India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500043:
Pretax Margin %: 0.46% (96% below median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: ₹1,396.52 vs. price of ₹696.80 (50.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#422 of 1034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bata India Ltd is a manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories, such as bags, belts, wallets, and shoe care products. It has only one reportable segment which is Footwear and Accessories. The company sells footwear under brand names including Bata, Bubblegummers, Hush Puppies, Power, Weinbrenner, and Naturalizer. Bata manufactures shoes in multiple manufacturing plants across India, and it sells its products through its retail stores and e-commerce channels. Bata generates all its sales in India, mostly from footwear.
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