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Huhtamaki IndiaBOM:509820 +7.40%65 Pretax Margin % is 8.07% as of Jun. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 5.17. GuruFocus rates BOM:509820 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹245.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Huhtamaki India ranks better than 68.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Huhtamaki India's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:509820'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.23 Med: 5.17 Max: 20.15
Current: 7.28
BOM:509820's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.27% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs BOM:509820: 7.28
Huhtamaki India (BOM:509820) 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.
Huhtamaki India Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Huhtamaki India Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Huhtamaki India'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:509820 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Huhtamaki 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.
Huhtamaki India Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Huhtamaki India's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huhtamaki 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.
Huhtamaki India (BOM:509820) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.07% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Huhtamaki India and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Huhtamaki India ranks #125 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Huhtamaki India's Pretax Margin % too high?
Huhtamaki India's current Pretax Margin % of 8.07% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 5.17. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Huhtamaki India's value of 8.07% is 63.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huhtamaki India ranks #125 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huhtamaki India has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huhtamaki India's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Huhtamaki India ranks #125 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Huhtamaki India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Huhtamaki India's value of 8.07% is 63.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.17 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Huhtamaki India 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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. Huhtamaki India's current Pretax Margin % of 8.07% is 63.2% 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 Huhtamaki India and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huhtamaki India's current Pretax Margin % is 8.07%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huhtamaki India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huhtamaki India (BOM:509820) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹245.33, compared to a current price of ₹319.30 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.07%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 5.17 and 63.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Huhtamaki India's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Huhtamaki India (BOM:509820), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.07% as of Jun. 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 Huhtamaki India (BOM:509820) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huhtamaki India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹319.30 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹245.33.
GuruFocus considers Huhtamaki India to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509820:
Pretax Margin %: 8.07% (56% above median its 10-year median of 5.17)
GF Value™: ₹245.33 vs. price of ₹319.30 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#125 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huhtamaki India Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of packaging material under the blueloop brand. It offers a hoard of packaging solutions that comprise flexible packaging, including various pouching solutions, labelling technologies, and shrink sleeve solutions. Huhtamaki India operates through the consumer packaging segment and focuses on manufacturing finished goods, such as laminates and coated/uncoated paper and films, cartons, shrink sleeves, and other packaging products. The products are used in various industries that require flexible packaging solutions, such as food and beverages, personal, oral and healthcare, pet food, etc. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from India, and also maintains business presence outside India.
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