Modern InsulatorsBOM:515008 -3.99%57 Pretax Margin % is 16.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:515008 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹193.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Modern Insulators ranks better than 83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Modern Insulators's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:515008'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.32 Med: 5.98 Max: 14.01
Current: 14.01
BOM:515008's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs BOM:515008: 14.01
Modern Insulators (BOM:515008) 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.
Modern Insulators Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Modern Insulators Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Modern Insulators'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:515008 vs APH, GLW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Modern Insulators'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.
Modern Insulators Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Modern Insulators's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Modern Insulators'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.
Modern Insulators (BOM:515008) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Modern Insulators and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 5.98. Over the past decade, Modern Insulators' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 14.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Insulators ranks #420 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Modern Insulators' Pretax Margin % too high?
Modern Insulators' current Pretax Margin % of 16.30% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.32 to a high of 14.01. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Modern Insulators' value of 16.30% is 355.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Modern Insulators ranks #420 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Modern Insulators has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Insulators' Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Modern Insulators ranks #420 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Modern Insulators in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Modern Insulators' value of 16.30% is 355.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Modern Insulators' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.32 to 14.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Modern Insulators 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,471 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. Modern Insulators's current Pretax Margin % of 16.30% is 355.3% 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 Modern Insulators and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Insulators's current Pretax Margin % is 16.30%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Modern Insulators stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Insulators (BOM:515008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹193.88, compared to a current price of ₹491.20 — trading 153.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.30%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 355.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Modern Insulators' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Modern Insulators (BOM:515008), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.30% 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 Modern Insulators (BOM:515008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Insulators stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹491.20 is trading 153.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹193.88.
GuruFocus considers Modern Insulators to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:515008:
Pretax Margin %: 16.30% (173% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: ₹193.88 vs. price of ₹491.20 (153.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 355.3% above the Hardware median (#420 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:515008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Modern Insulators Ltd manufactures high-voltage alumina porcelain insulators in India. Hollow porcelain insulators, solid core post insulators, long rod insulators, and railway insulators are among the company's products. The company's operating segment includes Insulators and Terry Towels. It generates maximum revenue from Insulators segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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