DIC IndiaBOM:500089 +1.04%66 Pretax Margin % is 2.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:500089 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹555.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, DIC India ranks worse than 62.7% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. DIC India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹58 Mil. DIC India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,398 Mil. Therefore, DIC India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500089'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.42 Med: 2.46 Max: 18.3
Current: 2.82
BOM:500089's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 62.7% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs BOM:500089: 2.82
DIC India (BOM:500089) 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.
DIC India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DIC India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC 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:500089 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC 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.
DIC India Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC 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.
DIC India (BOM:500089) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DIC India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #990 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is DIC India's Pretax Margin % too high?
DIC India's current Pretax Margin % of 2.41% is near median its 10-year median of 2.46. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. DIC India's value of 2.41% is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC India ranks #990 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC India has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC India's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC India ranks #990 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DIC India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. DIC India's value of 2.41% is 54.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 5.33, DIC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. DIC India's current Pretax Margin % of 2.41% is 54.8% 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 DIC India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DIC India's current Pretax Margin % is 2.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India (BOM:500089) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹555.91, compared to a current price of ₹526.40 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 54.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. DIC India's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DIC India (BOM:500089), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.41% 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 DIC India (BOM:500089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹526.40 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹555.91.
GuruFocus considers DIC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500089:
Pretax Margin %: 2.41% (near median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: ₹555.91 vs. price of ₹526.40 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Chemicals median (#990 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing printing inks, which cover newsprint ink, offset ink, and liquid ink used in newspapers, other publications, and the packaging industries. It also provides lamination adhesives. The company's product portfolio comprises gravure printing inks, offset inks, barrier coatings, adhesives, metal deco inks, and specialty inks, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its products in its domestic market, and the rest through exports.
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