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Dalal Street InvestmentsBOM:501148 55 Pretax Margin % is 82.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 924% above its 10-year median of 8.10. GuruFocus rates BOM:501148 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹279.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Capital Markets companies, Dalal Street Investments ranks worse than 75.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dalal Street Investments's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:501148'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.72 Med: 8.1 Max: 82.87
Current: -2.4
BOM:501148's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 75.39% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.77
vs BOM:501148: -2.40
Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) 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.
Dalal Street Investments Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Dalal Street Investments Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:501148 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Dalal Street Investments'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.
Dalal Street Investments Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Dalal Street Investments's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dalal Street Investments'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.
Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) has a Pretax Margin % of 82.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. This is 924% above median its historical median of 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #585 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Dalal Street Investments' Pretax Margin % too high?
Dalal Street Investments' current Pretax Margin % of 82.93% is 924% above median its 10-year median of 8.10. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.77. Dalal Street Investments' value of 82.93% is 299.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #585 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dalal Street Investments has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalal Street Investments' Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #585 out of 776 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Dalal Street Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.77. Dalal Street Investments' value of 82.93% is 299.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Dalal Street Investments 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.77, based on 776 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. Dalal Street Investments's current Pretax Margin % of 82.93% is 299.3% 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 Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalal Street Investments's current Pretax Margin % is 82.93%, which is 924% above median its own 10-year median of 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalal Street Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹279.41, compared to a current price of ₹385.50 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 82.93%, which is 924% above median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 299.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.77. Dalal Street Investments' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148), the current Pretax Margin % is 82.93% 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 Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹385.50 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹279.41.
GuruFocus considers Dalal Street Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:501148:
Pretax Margin %: 82.93% (924% above median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: ₹279.41 vs. price of ₹385.50 (38% above fair value)
Industry Position: 299.3% above the Capital Markets median (#585 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dalal Street Investments Ltd engages in the business of trading and investments in shares and securities. The company is focused on providing advisory and consultancy services. It also manages investment pools, mutual funds, syndicates in shares, and stocks. The company operates within India.
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