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The historical rank and industry rank for International Combustion (India)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505737'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.13 Med: 3.04 Max: 10.93
Current: -1.09
BOM:505737's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 76.9% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.815
vs BOM:505737: -1.09
International Combustion (India) (BOM:505737) 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.
International Combustion (India) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
International Combustion (India) 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.
International Combustion (India) Pretax Margin % Chart
BOM:505737 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, International Combustion (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.
International Combustion (India) Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, International Combustion (India)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Combustion (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.
International Combustion (India) (BOM:505737) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Combustion (India) and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, International Combustion (India) ranks #2330 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is International Combustion (India)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
International Combustion (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 0.23% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. International Combustion (India)'s value of 0.23% is 96% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Combustion (India) ranks #2330 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Combustion (India) has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Combustion (India)'s Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, International Combustion (India) ranks #2330 out of 3030 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places International Combustion (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. International Combustion (India)'s value of 0.23% is 96% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 5.82, International Combustion (India) 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 5.82, based on 3,030 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. International Combustion (India)'s current Pretax Margin % of 0.23% is 96% 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 International Combustion (India) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Combustion (India)'s current Pretax Margin % is 0.23%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Combustion (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Combustion (India) (BOM:505737) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,004.73, compared to a current price of ₹605.10 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.23%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 96% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. International Combustion (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 International Combustion (India) (BOM:505737), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.23% 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 International Combustion (India) (BOM:505737) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Combustion (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹605.10 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,004.73.
GuruFocus considers International Combustion (India) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505737:
Pretax Margin %: 0.23% (92% below median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: ₹1,004.73 vs. price of ₹605.10 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96% below the Industrial Products median (#2330 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505737 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Combustion (India) Business Description
International Combustion (India) Ltd engages in the manufacturing of heavy engineering equipment. Its segments include Mineral & Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Gear Box and Geared Motor Drive System, and Building Material Division. The company's product portfolio comprises vibrating screens and feeders, cone crushers, bulk material handling equipment, mining haulages, Raymond grinding mills, air classifiers, flash drying systems, and geared motors and gearboxes. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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