Deepak NitriteBOM:506401 +1.19%88 Pretax Margin % is 14.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 12.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:506401 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,193.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Deepak Nitrite ranks better than 67.22% on this metric.
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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Deepak Nitrite Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deepak Nitrite's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
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For the Chemicals subindustry, Deepak Nitrite'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.
Deepak Nitrite Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Deepak Nitrite's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deepak Nitrite'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.
Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Deepak Nitrite and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.99. Over the past decade, Deepak Nitrite's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.88 to 24.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #517 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Deepak Nitrite's Pretax Margin % too high?
Deepak Nitrite's current Pretax Margin % of 14.21% is near median its 10-year median of 12.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.88 to a high of 24.04. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Deepak Nitrite's value of 14.21% is 165.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #517 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deepak Nitrite has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deepak Nitrite's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Deepak Nitrite ranks #517 out of 1577 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Deepak Nitrite in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Deepak Nitrite's value of 14.21% is 165.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Deepak Nitrite's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.88 to 24.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.99 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Deepak Nitrite 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,577 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. Deepak Nitrite's current Pretax Margin % of 14.21% is 165.6% 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 Deepak Nitrite and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deepak Nitrite's current Pretax Margin % is 14.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deepak Nitrite stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,193.27, compared to a current price of ₹1,642.55 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.99 and 165.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Deepak Nitrite's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.21% 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 Deepak Nitrite (BOM:506401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deepak Nitrite stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,642.55 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,193.27.
GuruFocus considers Deepak Nitrite to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:506401:
Pretax Margin %: 14.21% (near median its 10-year median of 12.99)
GF Value™: ₹2,193.27 vs. price of ₹1,642.55 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.6% above the Chemicals median (#517 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deepak Nitrite Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company. The company has two business segments; Advanced Intermediates, and Phenolics. Maximum revenue is generated from the Phenolics segment which manufactures chemicals like Cumene, Phenol, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Alpha Methyl Styrene (AMS) among others. The chemicals are used in various industries such as Laminate & Plywood, Automotive, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives, Sanitisers, and others. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from India and the rest from other countries through exports.
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