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Indian Hume Pipe CoBOM:504741 +12.68%68 Pretax Margin % is 9.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:504741 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹328.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks better than 83.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indian Hume Pipe Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504741'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.6 Med: 7.04 Max: 44.58
Current: 14.38
BOM:504741's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.08% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs BOM:504741: 14.38
Indian Hume Pipe Co (BOM:504741) 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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Indian Hume Pipe Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indian Hume Pipe Co'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:504741 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Indian Hume Pipe Co'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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Indian Hume Pipe Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Hume Pipe Co'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.
Indian Hume Pipe Co (BOM:504741) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Hume Pipe Co and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, Indian Hume Pipe Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.60 to 44.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #298 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Indian Hume Pipe Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.24% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.60 to a high of 44.58. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Indian Hume Pipe Co's value of 9.24% is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #298 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indian Hume Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Hume Pipe Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Indian Hume Pipe Co ranks #298 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Indian Hume Pipe Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Indian Hume Pipe Co's value of 9.24% is 68.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Hume Pipe Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.60 to 44.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Indian Hume Pipe Co 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 1,761 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. Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Pretax Margin % of 9.24% is 68.9% 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co 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. Indian Hume Pipe Co's current Pretax Margin % is 9.24%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Hume Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Hume Pipe Co (BOM:504741) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹328.97, compared to a current price of ₹413.80 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.24%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 68.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Indian Hume Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co (BOM:504741), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.24% 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 Indian Hume Pipe Co (BOM:504741) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Hume Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹413.80 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹328.97.
GuruFocus considers Indian Hume Pipe Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504741:
Pretax Margin %: 9.24% (31% above median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: ₹328.97 vs. price of ₹413.80 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% above the Construction median (#298 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504741 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd manufactures and markets Hume Pipes and allied products. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, laying, and jointing pipelines. The company also undertakes infrastructure development programs by way of execution on a turnkey basis for the combined water supply projects. The company also manufactures and supplies Concrete Railway Sleepers to Indian Railways. The segments of the company are Construction and Land Development. The company generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment.
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