Abbott IndiaBOM:500488 -1.79%88 Pretax Margin % is 31.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 21.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:500488 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹32,366.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 956 Drug Manufacturers companies, Abbott India ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Abbott India's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,312 Mil. Abbott India's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,095 Mil. Therefore, Abbott India's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Abbott India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500488'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.09 Med: 21.75 Max: 30.01
Current: 30.01
BOM:500488's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.63% of 956
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.285
vs BOM:500488: 30.01
Abbott India (BOM:500488) 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.
Abbott India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Abbott India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abbott 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:500488 vs ZTS, UTHR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Abbott 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.
Abbott India Pretax Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott 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.
Abbott India (BOM:500488) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Abbott India and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 21.75. Over the past decade, Abbott India's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.09 to 30.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #80 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Abbott India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Abbott India's current Pretax Margin % of 31.07% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 21.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.09 to a high of 30.01. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.29. Abbott India's value of 31.07% is 326.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #80 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abbott India has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott India's Pretax Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Abbott India ranks #80 out of 956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Abbott India in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.29. Abbott India's value of 31.07% is 326.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Abbott India's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.09 to 30.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.75 vs. the industry median of 7.29, Abbott India 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.29, based on 956 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. Abbott India's current Pretax Margin % of 31.07% is 326.5% 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 Abbott India and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott India's current Pretax Margin % is 31.07%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 21.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott India (BOM:500488) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹32,366.44, compared to a current price of ₹26,232.80 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.07%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 21.75 and 326.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.29. Abbott India's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Abbott India (BOM:500488), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.07% 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 Abbott India (BOM:500488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹26,232.80 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹32,366.44.
GuruFocus considers Abbott India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500488:
Pretax Margin %: 31.07% (43% above median its 10-year median of 21.75)
GF Value™: ₹32,366.44 vs. price of ₹26,232.80 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 326.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#80 of 956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott India Ltd is a drug manufacturing company that offers products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Its patient focus centers overwhelmingly on women's health and gastrointestine, gastroenterology, and hepatic care. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is generated in India.
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