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Automobile of GOABOM:505036 +2.90%77 Pretax Margin % is 10.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates BOM:505036 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,872.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Automobile of GOA ranks better than 79.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Automobile of GOA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505036'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.6 Med: 7.29 Max: 11.07
Current: 11.07
BOM:505036's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.85% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs BOM:505036: 11.07
Automobile of GOA (BOM:505036) 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.
Automobile of GOA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Automobile of GOA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Automobile of GOA'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:505036 vs ORLY, AZO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Automobile of GOA'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.
Automobile of GOA Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Automobile of GOA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automobile of GOA'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.
Automobile of GOA (BOM:505036) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Automobile of GOA and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Automobile of GOA ranks #266 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Automobile of GOA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Automobile of GOA's current Pretax Margin % of 10.93% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Automobile of GOA's value of 10.93% is 146.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automobile of GOA ranks #266 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Automobile of GOA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automobile of GOA's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Automobile of GOA ranks #266 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Automobile of GOA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Automobile of GOA's value of 10.93% is 146.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 4.44, Automobile of GOA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.44, based on 1,320 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. Automobile of GOA's current Pretax Margin % of 10.93% is 146.2% 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 Automobile of GOA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automobile of GOA's current Pretax Margin % is 10.93%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automobile of GOA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automobile of GOA (BOM:505036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,872.43, compared to a current price of ₹2,147.90 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.93%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 146.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.44. Automobile of GOA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Automobile of GOA (BOM:505036), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.93% 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 Automobile of GOA (BOM:505036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automobile of GOA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,147.90 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,872.43.
GuruFocus considers Automobile of GOA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505036:
Pretax Margin %: 10.93% (50% above median its 10-year median of 7.29)
GF Value™: ₹2,872.43 vs. price of ₹2,147.90 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 146.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#266 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automobile Corp of GOA Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of pressed parts, components, and sub-assemblies for various ranges of automobiles, and the manufacture of bus bodies and parts thereof. It operates in two reportable segments: The Pressing Division and the Bus Body Building Division. The Pressing Division segment is engaged in the manufacture of pressed parts, components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for a wide range of automobiles. The Bus Body division segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in the manufacturing of bus bodies and parts for bus bodies.
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