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M Lakhamsi IndustriesBOM:512153 53 Pretax Margin % is 1.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates BOM:512153 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, M Lakhamsi Industries ranks worse than 73.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M Lakhamsi Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:512153'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29166.67 Med: 0.84 Max: 5.56
Current: 0.94
BOM:512153's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 73.14% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.04
vs BOM:512153: 0.94
M Lakhamsi Industries (BOM:512153) 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.
M Lakhamsi Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
M Lakhamsi Industries Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M Lakhamsi Industries'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:512153 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, M Lakhamsi Industries'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.
M Lakhamsi Industries Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M Lakhamsi Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M Lakhamsi Industries'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.
M Lakhamsi Industries (BOM:512153) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on M Lakhamsi Industries and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, M Lakhamsi Industries ranks #226 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is M Lakhamsi Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
M Lakhamsi Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 1.16% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.04. M Lakhamsi Industries' value of 1.16% is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M Lakhamsi Industries ranks #226 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, M Lakhamsi Industries has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M Lakhamsi Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M Lakhamsi Industries ranks #226 out of 309 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places M Lakhamsi Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.04. M Lakhamsi Industries' value of 1.16% is 61.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 3.04, M Lakhamsi Industries 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.04, based on 309 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. M Lakhamsi Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 1.16% is 61.8% 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 M Lakhamsi Industries and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M Lakhamsi Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 1.16%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M Lakhamsi Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Lakhamsi Industries (BOM:512153) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.86, compared to a current price of ₹11.07 — trading 186.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.16%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 61.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.04. M Lakhamsi Industries' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 12 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 M Lakhamsi Industries (BOM:512153), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.16% 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 M Lakhamsi Industries (BOM:512153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M Lakhamsi Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.07 is trading 186.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.86.
GuruFocus considers M Lakhamsi Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512153:
Pretax Margin %: 1.16% (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: ₹3.86 vs. price of ₹11.07 (186.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#226 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M Lakhamsi Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of buying, selling, importing, exporting, marketing, developing, distributing, trading, or otherwise engaging or dealing in all types of oilseeds, pulses, spices, Oilseeds, Pulses, Spices, Oils, edible and nonedible Oils, grains, vegetables, herbs, pickles and other items derived from agricultural, farming or relevant activities. The company generates revenue from Local and Export sales of its products.
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