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Stovec IndustriesBOM:504959 -0.24%70 Pretax Margin % is 4.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 17.18. GuruFocus rates BOM:504959 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,219.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Stovec Industries ranks worse than 59.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stovec Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:504959'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96 Med: 17.18 Max: 30.32
Current: 3.96
BOM:504959's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.19% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.8
vs BOM:504959: 3.96
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.
Stovec Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Stovec Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stovec Industries'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:504959 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stovec Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stovec Industries'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.
Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Stovec Industries and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 17.18. Over the past decade, Stovec Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 30.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #1794 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Stovec Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
Stovec Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 17.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 30.32. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.80. Stovec Industries' value of 4.41% is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #1794 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stovec Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stovec Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stovec Industries ranks #1794 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Stovec Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.80. Stovec Industries' value of 4.41% is 24% below this benchmark. Historically, Stovec Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 30.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.18 vs. the industry median of 5.80, Stovec Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.80, based on 3,031 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. Stovec Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is 24% 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 Stovec Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stovec Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 17.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stovec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,219.30, compared to a current price of ₹1,725.80 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 17.18 and 24% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.80. Stovec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.41% 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 Stovec Industries (BOM:504959) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stovec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,725.80 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,219.30.
GuruFocus considers Stovec Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:504959:
Pretax Margin %: 4.41% (74% below median its 10-year median of 17.18)
GF Value™: ₹2,219.30 vs. price of ₹1,725.80 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Industrial Products median (#1794 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:504959 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stovec Industries Ltd is engaged in the production of Rotary Screens and Printing Machines and manufacturer of precision metal components. The firm operates in two segments namely Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment and Graphics Product segment. The Textile Consumables and Textile Machinery segment generates the majority of revenue. It comprises Perforated Rotary Screens, Lacquer & Auxiliary Chemicals, Rotary Screen Printing Machine, Engraving Equipment, Components and Spares, and Digital Ink. The Graphics Product segment comprises Anilox Rollers, Rotamesh screens, and RotaPlate. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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