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Hindustan HardyBOM:505893 -0.98%81 Pretax Margin % is 8.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:505893 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,028.23 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hindustan Hardy ranks better than 78.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Hardy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:505893'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.3 Med: 8.38 Max: 10.98
Current: 10.42
BOM:505893's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.12% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs BOM:505893: 10.42
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.
Hindustan Hardy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Hardy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Hardy'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:505893 vs ORLY, AZO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hindustan Hardy'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.
Hindustan Hardy Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hindustan Hardy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Hardy'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.
Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Hardy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #289 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Hindustan Hardy's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hindustan Hardy's current Pretax Margin % of 8.58% is near median its 10-year median of 8.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Hindustan Hardy's value of 8.58% is 93.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #289 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Hardy has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Hardy's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hindustan Hardy ranks #289 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hindustan Hardy in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.44. Hindustan Hardy's value of 8.58% is 93.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 4.44, Hindustan Hardy 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 1,321 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. Hindustan Hardy's current Pretax Margin % of 8.58% is 93.2% 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 Hindustan Hardy 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. Hindustan Hardy's current Pretax Margin % is 8.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Hardy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,028.23, compared to a current price of ₹810.70 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 93.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.44. Hindustan Hardy's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.58% 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 Hindustan Hardy (BOM:505893) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Hardy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹810.70 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,028.23.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Hardy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:505893:
Pretax Margin %: 8.58% (near median its 10-year median of 8.38)
GF Value™: ₹1,028.23 vs. price of ₹810.70 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#289 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505893 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Hardy Ltd is an auto parts manufacturer in India. The company is principally engaged in the designing and manufacturing of propeller shafts and other accessories required for automotive, industrial, and other applications. Its sales are mainly to four customers that is domestic OEMs, export customers, industrial customers, and aftermarket.
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