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Kajaria CeramicsBOM:500233 +0.20%90 Pretax Margin % is 16.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 13.05. GuruFocus rates BOM:500233 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,326.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, Kajaria Ceramics ranks better than 82.35% on this metric.
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.
Kajaria Ceramics Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kajaria Ceramics Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kajaria Ceramics'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:500233 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kajaria Ceramics's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kajaria Ceramics'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.
Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 13.05. Over the past decade, Kajaria Ceramics' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.45 to 15.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #311 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Kajaria Ceramics' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kajaria Ceramics' current Pretax Margin % of 16.31% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 13.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 15.56. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 16.31% is 198.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #311 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kajaria Ceramics has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kajaria Ceramics' Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kajaria Ceramics ranks #311 out of 1762 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kajaria Ceramics in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Kajaria Ceramics' value of 16.31% is 198.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kajaria Ceramics' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.45 to 15.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.05 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Kajaria Ceramics has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,762 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. Kajaria Ceramics's current Pretax Margin % of 16.31% is 198.2% above 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 Kajaria Ceramics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kajaria Ceramics's current Pretax Margin % is 16.31%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 13.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kajaria Ceramics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,326.70, compared to a current price of ₹1,212.65 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.31%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 13.05 and 198.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Kajaria Ceramics' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.31% 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 Kajaria Ceramics (BOM:500233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kajaria Ceramics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,212.65 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,326.70.
GuruFocus considers Kajaria Ceramics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500233:
Pretax Margin %: 16.31% (25% above median its 10-year median of 13.05)
GF Value™: ₹1,326.70 vs. price of ₹1,212.65 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.2% above the Construction median (#311 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd is a manufacturer of indoor floor and wall tiles. The product range includes ceramic wall and floor tiles, polished vitrified tiles, glazed vitrified tiles, sanitary ware and faucets, and tile adhesives and grout. Kajaria Ceramics' tiles and tile-related products are marketed through a distribution network of dealers and sub-dealers. The company has two operating segments: Tiles and other products, including bathware, sanitaryware, and plywood. The company operates mainly in India, with production and the majority of sales focused there.
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