Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) Pretax Margin %: -16.00% (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Lakshmi Precision Screws Pretax Margin %?

Lakshmi Precision Screws BOM:506079 Pretax Margin % is -16.00% as of Mar. 2017.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹-409 Mil. Lakshmi Precision Screws's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹2,558 Mil. Therefore, Lakshmi Precision Screws's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was -16.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


BOM:506079's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 5.815
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

Lakshmi Precision Screws  (BOM:506079) 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.


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Lakshmi Precision Screws Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Precision Screws'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.

Lakshmi Precision Screws Pretax Margin % Chart

Lakshmi Precision Screws Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 -6.95 1.05 -7.80 -16.00

Lakshmi Precision Screws Semi-Annual Data
Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 -6.95 1.05 -7.80 -16.00

BOM:506079 vs TXHG, TBLT: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lakshmi Precision Screws'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.


Lakshmi Precision Screws Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pretax Margin % falls into.



Lakshmi Precision Screws Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2017 )
=-409.314/2558.396
=-16.00 %

Lakshmi Precision Screws's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2017 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2017 )
=-409.314/2558.396
=-16.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of -16.00% mean?
Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) has a Pretax Margin % of -16.00% as of Mar. 2017. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lakshmi Precision Screws and its competitors.
Is Lakshmi Precision Screws' Pretax Margin % too high?
Lakshmi Precision Screws' current Pretax Margin % is -16.00%.
How does Lakshmi Precision Screws' Pretax Margin % compare to TXHG and TBLT?
Lakshmi Precision Screws' Pretax Margin % of -16.00% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. 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 3,034 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. 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 Lakshmi Precision Screws 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. Lakshmi Precision Screws's current Pretax Margin % is -16.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Precision Screws stock overvalued right now?
Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) has a current Pretax Margin % of -16.00%. The current Pretax Margin % is -16.00%. 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 Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079), the current Pretax Margin % is -16.00% as of Mar. 2017. 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.

Lakshmi Precision Screws Business Description

Address Hisar Road, 46/1, Mile Stone, Rohtak, HR, IND, 124001
Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing high-tensile fasteners. The product portfolio includes - Bolts and Screws, Pins, Nuts, Allen Key, Anchor Bush, Hammer, Wedges, Threaded road, Ball pins, Clevis pins, and many others. The company caters to the need of many sectors like Wind energy, Automotive, Defence, Electronic and communication, Construction, Agriculture, Tool and die, Oil and gas. The company's area of operation comprises four manufacturing units spread across an area of about 1,00,000 sqm.